Conditions at Canide Norte in October
October: Autumn Awakening - The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and Canide Norte feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 1.4m (4.6ft) and period to 11.0s, and the quality of the energy shifts dramatically. The waverose shows WNW (42.6%), NW (27.6%) and W (17.3%) once again taking over, and a much healthier share of waves reaching 1.5-2.5m (4.9-8.2ft). The wind odds improve too - ideal offshore flow is up to 38% - as autumn low pressure systems start to replace the summer Azores High. Early season storms firing in the mid-Atlantic send long-period swell toward Portugal, and when a continental easterly breeze keeps the surface clean, October can deliver some of the most exciting waves of the year. Water temp is still friendly at 16.8°C, air temp averages 16.6°C, and rainfall increases to 4.15mm/day. This is the turning point.
Average Spot conditions at Canide Norte in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canide Norte 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 Canide Norte for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canide Norte 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 Canide Norte.