Conditions at Furadouro in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
October is the dramatic seasonal jump. Average swell height reaches 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), period lengthens to 11.0s, and the number of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves increases noticeably. This is caused by a climatological rise in strong extratropical cyclones crossing the North Atlantic, and Furadouro is right in their path. Swell directions remain excellent: WNW 42.6%, NW 27.6%, W 17.3%. Ideal wind jumps to 38% as pressure gradients tighten and offshore/eastern wind events become more common between frontal passages. Water temperature is a pleasant 17.2°C, air temps average 16.6°C, and precipitation averages 4.15 mm/day. When the right combination appears - long-period WNW swell, sunny skies and light winds - the great waves really come to life.
Average Spot conditions at Furadouro in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Furadouro 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 Furadouro for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Furadouro 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 Furadouro.