Conditions at Consolacao in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and we see a sharp jump in the average surf heights along the Portuguese coastline in response. This is due to a climatological increase in the number of strong extratropical storms spinning off the eastern seaboard. At Consolacao, the average wave height climbs to 6.9ft (2.1m) and the period jumps to 11.4 seconds, setting the stage for some serious groundswell. Swell directions are excellent: NW (27.1 percent), NNW (18.1 percent), WNW (17.4 percent), and W (6.4 percent) all point to long fetch and open ocean exposure. Perhaps more importantly, the ideal wind window expands to 28 percent, thanks to the fading summer pressure gradient and the return of more variable synoptic patterns. Water temperature is still warm at 18.3°C, air temperatures average 17.7°C, and rainfall ramps up to 2.87 mm/day as the first autumn fronts arrive. Still, when the right combination emerges, we can see long period swell accompanied by sunny skies and light winds - that is when the great waves really come to life.
Average Spot conditions at Consolacao in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Consolacao 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 Consolacao for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Consolacao 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 Consolacao.