Conditions at Praia das Bicas in October
October: The Roar Returns
October is the month when the North Atlantic roars back to life. Average swell height jumps to around 5ft (1.5m) and average period climbs to 11.3s, with the distribution charts showing a clear shift toward solid surf. Swell comes from WNW (33.3%), NW (34.8%), and W (12.5%) - all in the optimal zone - and the 1-2.5m (3-8ft) range is well represented. The wind regime also improves: NNW remains common at 22.2%, but the offshore ENE-E-ESE-SE quadrant becomes more active, and ideal wind reaches 24%. The combination of longer-period W/NW groundswell and clean offshore mornings is what makes October one of the best months for quality at Bicas. Water temperature is still pleasant at 18.5°C, air averages 18.3°C (min 10.0°C, max 26.4°C), and precipitation rises to 2.49 mm/day as the first autumn fronts sweep across the Atlantic.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Bicas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Bicas 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 das Bicas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Bicas 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 das Bicas.