Conditions at Machico in October
October: The Ocean Wakes Up
October is when the North Atlantic starts breathing again. Average swell height jumps to 2.0m (6.6ft) and period lengthens to 11.5s, signaling the return of proper groundswell. The directional distribution remains heavily NNW (35.4%) and NW (18.0%), but the share of ideal wind conditions sits at 47%-still workable, especially early in the month. NNE (20.5%) and NE (13.9%) winds provide plenty of texture, while the onshore E/SE quadrant is present but not overwhelming at around 12%. Air temperature is pleasant at 21.2°C, water still warm at 22.8°C, and rainfall jumps to 1.37 mm/day. The first strong Atlantic lows push energetic NW swell through the islands, and Machico starts to produce more powerful, more memorable surf-if you can dodge the wind.
Average Spot conditions at Machico in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Machico 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 Machico for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Machico 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 Machico.