Conditions at Afife in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life during the month of October, and Afife responds immediately. The average swell height jumps to 6.9ft (2.1m) with an average period of 11.3s, and the swell direction is dominated by WNW and NW, with plenty of W energy thrown in. This is the start of the proper winter season along the Portuguese coastline, driven by a climatological increase in strong extratropical cyclones tracking across the Atlantic. The ideal wind share jumps back up to 49 per cent, making October one of the best trade-offs of the year: solid autumn groundswell with a good chance of clean offshore E/ESE flow. Water temperature is a pleasant 16.5°C, air averages 15.5°C, and rainfall increases to 4.83mm/day. Still, when the low pressure clears and the wind clocks offshore, the great waves really come to life.
Average Spot conditions at Afife in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Afife during October. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Afife for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Afife for October. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Afife.