Conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora in October
October: Atlantic Storm Track Reawakens
October is one of the most exciting months at Vila Praia de Ancora. The North Atlantic storm track reawakens and the average swell height jumps to 7ft (2.1m) with a solid 11.3s period. The swell rose shows NW leading at 27%, WNW 21%, W 9%, and WSW 3%, with NNW dropping to 11%. This is a much more westerly, powerful mix than summer, and the beach is fully exposed to it. Swell in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range fills the charts, and first XL days are often recorded before the month is out.
Wind quality improves dramatically, with ideal winds at 48%. The wind rose is more variable: NNW 14%, S 10%, SSE 9%, SSW 7%, and a decent spread of NE/E/SE. Those southerly and easterly directions can provide clean or at least cross-offshore conditions between Atlantic lows. Air temperatures fall to 15.5°C, water stays warm at 16.5°C, and rainfall climbs to 4.83 mm/day. October is a gold standard month: real Atlantic power and still enough warmth in the water to enjoy it.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora.