Conditions at Matosinhos in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
October is a critical transition month and one of the best all-around months at Matosinhos. Average swell height jumps to 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period climbs to 11.0s as extratropical cyclones start to march south across the Atlantic. The directional spread still favors WNW (43%) and NW (28%), with a solid 17% from the west, so the swell window is alive. The percentage of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves climbs back toward 30%, reminding everyone what winter is going to feel like. The wind is ideal 45% of the time; fall fronts bring more southerly pre-frontal slop, but the post-frontal NW wind and the high pressure behind it can leave behind clean, long-period lines. Air temps cool to 16.6°C, water temp still sits nicely at 16.8°C, and precipitation is active at 4.15 mm/day. Start watching the charts closely, because this is when the season really turns on.
Average Spot conditions at Matosinhos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos.