Conditions at Baleal in October
October: The Season Ignites
October is where the North Atlantic roars back to life. Average swell height jumps to 2.1m (7ft) and the period stretches to 11.4s - powerful, long-period groundswell. The distribution is broad and healthy: NW leads with 27.1%, NNW contributes 18.1%, WNW 17.4%, and even west swells add 6.4%. More importantly, a greater share of the energy arrives in the 1.5-2.5m range, giving Baleal the classic autumn mix: solid size, clean interval and plenty of punch.
The wind statistics also turn in your favor. Ideal surfing wind jumps to 27%, the highest of the year, with the offshore SSE/S/SSW/SW quadrant now accounting for over 22% of all wind observations. The onshore NNW is still present (21.3%), but it is no longer relentless. Air temperatures sit at 17.7°C, water remains warm at 18.3°C, and rain begins to increase (2.87mm/day). This combination of warm water, building groundswell and improving offshore wind makes October one of the best months of the year to surf Baleal.
Average Spot conditions at Baleal in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baleal 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 Baleal for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baleal 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 Baleal.