Conditions at Bordeira in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
October is the true beginning of the surf season at Bordeira. Average heights jump to 1.8m (5.9ft) and periods climb to a solid 11.4s, reflecting the first powerful extratropical systems rolling off the eastern seaboard. Swell direction is perfectly suited to this NW-facing beach: NW at 38.0%, WNW at 17.7%, and NNW at 16.5%. Many sessions will see consistent 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) plus sets with genuine long-period push.
Wind conditions improve dramatically. Ideal offshore flow reaches 21 percent, the best since winter, though NNW (25.3%) still leads the wind rose. When a low-pressure system sits west of Portugal and the pressure gradient backs the wind into the southwest, Bordeira lights up with clean, grinding A-frames. Water temp is still warm at 19.2°C, air temps average 19.4°C and rain starts to return at 2.23mm/day. This is the month to start watching the charts.
Average Spot conditions at Bordeira in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bordeira 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 Bordeira for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bordeira 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 Bordeira.