Conditions at Getxo in October
October: The Magic Month
October is arguably the finest month all year at Getxo. Average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.5m), period lengthens to 11.2s, and ideal offshore wind conditions peak at 50% - the best of any month. The North Atlantic roars to life as extratropical cyclones multiply and their cold fronts sweep across the Bay of Biscay. Swell direction data shows NW at 45.4%, WNW at 20.6% and NNW at 11.5%, a textbook distribution for this WNW-facing beach. Water temperature is still a comfortable 18.3°C, air averages 16.8°C, and rainfall increases to 3.11mm/day. When a low-pressure center stalls north of Spain and high pressure builds to the east, offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flow creates glassy, powerful waves in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. This is the month to book a trip.
Average Spot conditions at Getxo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Getxo 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 Getxo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Getxo 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 Getxo.