Conditions at Figueira Foz in October
October: Prime Time Begins
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and Figueira Foz sees a sharp jump in surf quality. Average swell height jumps to 1.9m (6ft) and the period extends to 11.4s as strong extratropical lows renew the west-northwest swell window. WNW swells deliver 25 percent of the energy, NW contributes 35 percent and W adds another 8 percent, meaning the beach is exposed to almost every workable direction. Ideal offshore wind is up to 41 percent, with a more varied wind pattern that includes NE and E periods between fronts. Water temperatures are still warm enough at 17.8°C, air averages 16.9°C, but rainfall climbs to 3.41 mm/day as autumn storms arrive. This is the moment the winter season officially starts, and the quality is already high.
Average Spot conditions at Figueira Foz in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Figueira Foz 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 Figueira Foz for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Figueira Foz 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 Figueira Foz.