Conditions at Albufeira in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
October is the classic turning point for Albufeira. Average swell height rises to 0.8m (2-3ft), average period jumps to 9.6s, and ideal wind reaches 24%. The S/SW window is now well represented: S (2.4%), SSW (3.6%) and SW (8.0%) combine for about 14%, with SW delivering a solid 1-1.5m (3-5ft) band and occasional 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) sets. W (19.3%) and WNW (17.0%) still dominate the overall spectrum, but the south-southwest pulses are what bring genuine quality to the south-facing beach. Winds are favourable a good amount of the time - NNW 17.9%, NW 9.3%, NNE 4.9% - while pre-frontal south winds remain the main spoiler. Water temperature holds at a pleasant 19.3°C, air averages 19.4°C, and rain increases to 2.15mm/day. The season is officially on.
Average Spot conditions at Albufeira in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Albufeira 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 Albufeira for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Albufeira 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 Albufeira.