Conditions at Campelo in October
October: The Atlantic Roars Back
October is the true start of prime time at Campelo. The storm track re-energises and the average swell height jumps to around 7-8ft (2.1-2.4m) with period lengthening to 11.3s. The most common swell directions are NW (20.4%), WNW (17.9%) and NNW (12.5%), with plenty of energy in the 1.5-2.5m range and a growing number of 2.5m-plus sets. This month also brings the best wind consistency so far: SSW (13.7%) and SW (10.6%) flow offshore around 35% of the time, giving Campelo clean, hollow and powerful waves. Air temperatures are mild at 14.8°C, water temperature is 16.0°C, and rainfall picks up to 3.92 mm/day as frontal systems become more active. October is prime time for 8ft-plus groundswell under glassy offshore skies, the formula that makes this stretch of the Spanish coast so addictive.
Average Spot conditions at Campelo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Campelo 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 Campelo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Campelo 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 Campelo.