Conditions at Faja dos Cubres in October
October: The Roar Returns
October is arguably the finest month of the year at Faja dos Cubres. The average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.5m) with a period of 9.4s, and more importantly the swell direction swings strongly into the northern quadrant: NNW leads at 13.6 percent, NW at 12.2, WNW at 11.0, and W at 8.4. The north-facing fajã is now fully exposed to the dominant Atlantic track, and long-period groundswell from an intensifying storm track has real punch. The first XL swells of the season can appear as lows deepen near the Bay of Biscay.
The wind statistics are a little less forgiving-ideal wind drops to 13 percent as autumn storms bring SW-WSW winds and the occasional NNW onshore push. But when the synoptic pattern sets up with an Azores High ridge and a low west of Ireland, the offshore S-SSW flow meets 10s+ NW groundswell under still-warm 21.0°C water. These are the days that make Faja dos Cubres special: clean, powerful and pulsing. Air averages 19.8°C, with precipitation ramping up to 3.31 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Faja dos Cubres in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja dos Cubres 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 Faja dos Cubres for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja dos Cubres 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 Faja dos Cubres.