Conditions at Barbate in October
October: The Atlantic Wakes
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Barbate begins to receive a much more interesting mix of swell. Average swell height rises to 1.1m (3.6ft) and period lengthens to 9.4s, with W/WNW groundswell becoming more prevalent. The south-facing beach still favors S/SW swell, and while those directions remain statistically rare, the increasing frequency of low pressure in the Gulf of Cádiz means the quality windows are improving. Wind is ideal 30% of the time, and though the Levante is still present-E 24.4%, ESE 16.6%-autumn frontal passages bring more NW/N offshore flow in their wake. Water temperature is still warm at 19.6°C, air averages 19.6°C, and rainfall jumps to 2.35 mm/day. October is a transition month: plenty of flat and choppy days, but the first proper swell events of the season are now possible.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.