Conditions at Porto Covo in October
October: The North Atlantic Wakes Up
October is where the North Atlantic roars back to life. Average swell height jumps to 6ft (1.8m) and the period lengthens to 11.4s, signalling the return of true groundswell. Swell direction is again favourable: NW (39%), WNW (25%), W (8%) and WSW (3%) dominate, and the height distribution spreads nicely into the 1-2m range with a healthy dose of 2-2.5m waves. Wind reliability improves too: ideal offshore flow from the east is back up to 34%, while NNW winds have weakened to 19%. The water is at its warmest of the year at 18.3°C, air temperatures still average a pleasant 18.5°C, and rainfall rises to 2.22mm/day as the first real autumn lows arrive. October is one of the classic months to score Porto Covo: real swell, warm water, and a fair shot at clean offshore wind.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Covo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Covo 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 Porto Covo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Covo 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 Porto Covo.