Conditions at Meia Praia in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
October is the true beginning of Meia Praia's best window. The Azores High starts to weaken, the North Atlantic storm track shifts south toward Iberia, and average swell height rises to around 4ft (1.2m) with an average period of 11.1s. Swell is still mostly WNW (29%) and NW (28%), but the favourable WSW/SW/SSW/S sector grows to around 12%, producing the first clean, long-period south-swell events of the season.
Wind conditions are prime: ideal 39% of the time, with NNW (25%), NW (11%) and WNW (6%) blowing offshore. Sea surface temperature is still warm at 19.2°C, air averages 19.4°C, and rain increases to 2.23mm/day. As extratropical storms ramp up, expect pulsing 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) groundswell days with offshore winds - the best combination Meia Praia sees all year.
Average Spot conditions at Meia Praia in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia.