Conditions at Praia do CDS in October
October: The Atlantic Wakes Up
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and Praia do CDS sees a sharp jump in average surf height to 5ft (1.5m) as the climatological storm track intensifies. The average period lengthens to 11.3 seconds, and the swell direction becomes beautifully balanced: NW 35 percent, WNW 33 percent, W 13 percent. These are real groundswells from developing extratropical cyclones, and the number of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves begins to rise significantly.
Wind is still manageable, with an ideal wind percentage of 33 percent. NNW drops back to 24 percent, while the offshore SW/W flow becomes more common as storms approach from the west. This combination - building swell plus workable wind - is the start of the prime season. Water temp is still comfortable at 18.4°C and air averages 18.3°C, but precipitation increases to 2.49mm/day and passing fronts become more frequent. It's time to clear your schedule.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do CDS in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS.