Conditions at Monte Clerigo in October
October: The Roar Returns
October is the true start of the high season at Monte Clerigo. The North Atlantic storm track begins to deepen, driving average swell heights up to 6ft (1.9m) and periods to 11.5s. The wave rose remains dominated by NW (40.3%) and WNW (20.3%), and the combined W-NNW window accounts for roughly 78% of the energy. A greater variety of SW/WSW swell also appears, a sign of lows tracking closer to Portugal. Ideal offshore winds jump to 28%, while NNW wind drops to 23.6% compared to mid-summer. Water temperature is 18.6°C, air averages 18.5°C, and precipitation increases to 2.09mm/day. October delivers those magic days of long-period ground swell, warm water and post-frontal clean wind.
Average Spot conditions at Monte Clerigo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Monte Clerigo 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 Monte Clerigo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Monte Clerigo 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 Monte Clerigo.