Conditions at Praia de Monte Gordo in October
October: The Autumn Awakening
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Monte Gordo starts to feel it. Average swell height jumps to 0.7m (2.3ft), average period climbs to 6.4s, and the share of optimal swell directions - SE (15.6%), SSE (7.0%), S (4.5%), and SSW (5.6%) - reaches a yearly high of around 33%. There is also a strong SW presence (13.0%) with real meat: SW delivers 3.9% in the 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) class, 1.8% in 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft), and 0.5% in 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft). This is the first month where legitimately hollow, head-high waves become possible at the beach.
The tradeoff is wind. Autumn storms bring mixed winds; the ideal surf wind percentage is only 24%, and SW/SSW winds are still common enough to spoil afternoons. Still, with water temp at 19.7°C, air around 19.8°C, and rain starting to increase at 2.20mm/day, the place sheds its summer skin. Chase the windows ahead of a cold front and you'll be rewarded.
Average Spot conditions at Praia de Monte Gordo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia de Monte Gordo 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 de Monte Gordo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia de Monte Gordo 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 de Monte Gordo.