Conditions at Margara in October
October: Clean Shoulder Season Surprise
October is a sneaky good month at Margara. The average wave height is around 4.5-5ft (1.4m), the period is 6.1s, and the swell direction mix takes a big step toward the northeast: NE jumps to 44.0%, ENE drops to 31.7%, and NNE adds 17.1%. This is a much better angle for the north-facing beach than the summer months. The standout feature of October is the wind: ideal offshore wind is present 52% of the time, the highest of the year. That means waves may not be huge, but they are frequently clean, lined up and rippable. E winds still dominate at 32.7%, with ENE at 19.7% and ESE at 19.2%. Air temperature averages 27.4°C, water is 29.1°C, and rainfall is high at 5.04 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Margara in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Margara 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 Margara for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Margara 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 Margara.