Conditions at Matadouro in October
October: The Roar Returns
October is where Matadouro snaps back to life. The average swell height climbs to 6.5ft (2.0m) and the average period reaches 11.4s as extratropical cyclones and early-winter lows begin firing swells down the eastern Atlantic. The direction mix improves significantly: NW (30.6%), NNW (19.5%), WNW (18.6%) and W (6.7%) combine to create a consistent, powerful lineup. This is the time of year when the first proper swell events of the season hit the Portuguese coast.
Ideal offshore flow is 22% - a big jump from summer. NW-to-NNW winds still occur, but the easterly offshore quadrant becomes increasingly common under high pressure in Spain. There are also more transitional frontal periods with SW/W winds, so conditions can swing from perfect to stormy within a day. Overall, October is when the great waves really begin to come alive, and with water temperature still warm at 18.1°C, air at 17.6°C and rain at 2.62mm/day, it is a fantastic month to be in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Matadouro in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Matadouro 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 Matadouro for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Matadouro 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 Matadouro.