Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in October
October: The Atlantic Roars Back to Life
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Vila Nova de Milfontes feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 6ft (1.8m) with a robust 11.4s period, and ideal wind windows climb to 35 percent. NW and WNW swells dominate the wave rose, making up over 60 percent of observations, while waves in the 1m to 2.5m spectrum become the norm. This is the start of the true groundswell season, driven by the first strong extratropical storms and frontal systems of autumn. Water temperature is still pleasant at 18.3°C, air temperatures average 18.5°C, and precipitation increases to 2.09mm/day. When the post-frontal high pressure delivers light winds and clear skies, the surf at Milfontes can be world-class.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes.