Conditions at Praia da Barra in October
October: The Roar Returns
October is when the North Atlantic truly roars back to life. Average wave height jumps back to 6-7ft (2.0m), period stretches to 11.3s, and ideal offshore wind percentage climbs to 42 percent. The climatological increase in strong extratropical storms is the driving force, with NW and WNW swells combining for over 53 percent of all incoming energy. W and WSW directions also become more prominent, adding a more directly west component that works beautifully at Praia da Barra. Offshore NE/E winds often set in behind the passing fronts, and the first big lows can deliver 10-12ft (3-3.7m) days. Water temp is still a pleasant 17.5°C, while air temp averages 17.0°C. This is the month to start watching the Atlantic forecast closely.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Barra in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra.