Conditions at Cabo do Mundo in October
October: The Roar Returns
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Cabo do Mundo feels it immediately. Average swell heights jump to 6-7ft (2.0m) and the period lengthens to 11.2s, driven by the first true extratropical storms of the season. The swell directions are a healthy mix of NW (30.0%), WNW (22.8%), W (9.4%) and NNW (10.0%), with more WSW and SW influence than the summer months. Wave heights are solidly distributed in the 1-2.5m (3-8ft) range, and the longer period gives the waves real pushing power. Ideal wind clicks up to 40%, with E and SE flow becoming more frequent while the sea breeze weakens. The wind rose is more mixed - S and SSW winds also appear ahead of fronts - but when the timing is right, clean offshore mornings deliver excellent autumn surf. Water temperature is still warm at 16.8°C, making October an excellent month to surf in a lighter wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo do Mundo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo do Mundo 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 Cabo do Mundo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo do Mundo 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 Cabo do Mundo.