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Molhe Leste • Statistics for October

Conditions at Molhe Leste in October

October: The Atlantic Reawakens

The North Atlantic roars back in October. Average swell height jumps to 2.1m (7ft) and period to 11.4s, with the first serious long-period groundswells of the season. NW (27.1%) still leads, but the W and WSW window opens up as lows move into the Bay of Biscay, offering the kind of swell angles that light up Molhe Leste. This is also the month with the most variable winds: NNW remains dominant at 21.3%, but the S/SW quadrant becomes active, so timing the wind is crucial. Water holds at 18.3°C, rain returns-2.87 mm/day-and the fall classic is truly underway.

Average Spot conditions at Molhe Leste in October

Swell history for October

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for October

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste for your next trip in October.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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