Conditions at Aguieira in October
October: The Engine Rumbles Back
October is where Aguieira comes alive. The North Atlantic roars back with average swell height of 1.3m (4.3ft) and period rising to 9.9s, and the proportion of ideal wind jumps to 31 percent, the highest of the year alongside November and December. The waverose is again led by WNW at 30.8 percent and NW at 19.9 percent, with W at 17.7 percent and a slightly stronger WSW component at 9.9 percent also contributing; the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) and 1.5-2m (5-6ft) ranges are well represented. The first true winter lows begin to organize in the Atlantic, and they bring S, SSW and SW winds ahead of their frontal systems - exactly what Aguieira needs. Water is still pleasant at 16.6°C, air averages 15.1°C, and rain picks up to 5.19 mm/day. This is when the first serious sessions of the season start to align.
Average Spot conditions at Aguieira in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aguieira 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 Aguieira for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aguieira 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 Aguieira.