Conditions at Orrua in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Orrua feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 1.6m (5-6ft) with a period of 11.2s, as the first deep low-pressure systems of the season track across the ocean. The swell direction distribution is clean and focused: NW at 41.5%, WNW at 27.4%, and NNW another 8.7%. Wind stats are just as promising, with 45 percent ideal conditions and S/SSW offshore winds making up about 24% of observations. In the autumn pattern, those southerly winds often blow ahead of an approaching front, exactly when the swell is building - a classic recipe for great surf. Water temperature is 18.5°C, air is 16.7°C and rain increases to 3.26 mm/day. October marks the start of the serious season.
Average Spot conditions at Orrua in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orrua 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 Orrua for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orrua 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 Orrua.