Conditions at Orio in October
October: The Season Fires Back
October is a transition classic on the Basque coast. The average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.6m), the period lengthens to 11.2s, and ideal wind conditions are present 43 percent of the time. The North Atlantic comes to life with the first major extratropical storms of the season, sending long-period NW and WNW swells into Orio - NW supplies 42 percent and WNW 27 percent, while smaller W and SW components add variety. What makes October special is the wind: S winds at 16 percent, SSE at 11 percent, and SSW at 8 percent combine to deliver plenty of offshore days, keeping the beach clean and lined up. Air is a mild 16.1°C, water still hangs around 18.5°C, and precipitation increases to 3.3 mm/day. This is the month when devoted surfers start to smile again.
Average Spot conditions at Orio in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orio 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 Orio for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orio 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 Orio.