Conditions at Praia do Norte in October
October: The Reawakening
The North Atlantic roars to life during October and Praia do Norte responds immediately. Average swell height jumps to 1.9m (6ft) and the average period climbs to 11.4 seconds, bringing back the powerful groundswell window that defines this coastline. The swell direction table is strongly weighted toward NW at 35.4% and WNW at 24.6%, with 11.1% from NNW and 8.3% from W. This is a return to serious, solid surf with real push, often firing from the first big storms of the autumn.
The wind picture improves too. Ideal surfing wind reaches 38%, and while NNW remains the most common direction at 22.4%, the offshore NO/ONO/O/OSO quadrant becomes more reliable. Rain returns with 2.87 mm/day and air temperatures cool to 17.7°C, but water temperature is still pleasant at 18.1°C. October is one of the best months to catch the first heavy swells before the full winter intensity arrives.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do Norte in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do Norte 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 Norte.