Conditions at Paul do Mar in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, bringing a sharp jump in average swell height to 2.0m (6.5ft) and an average period of 11.5s. This is the start of the proper Atlantic storm track, and the wave rose reflects the renewed energy: NNW is 35.4%, NW is 18%, and the west/southwest window begins to receive a bit more attention, with W at 2% and WSW at 0.7%. It may not sound like much, but those westerly pulses are pure gold for Paul do Mar's southwest-facing reefs. Offshore winds blow 45% of the time from the NNE/NE quadrant, but the autumn pattern is more variable, so you will need to work around frontal passages. Water is still warm at 23.0°C, air temps average 21.8°C (17.6-24.7°C), and rainfall increases to 1.39mm/day. The building swell is worth chasing.
Average Spot conditions at Paul do Mar in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar.