Conditions at Maria's in October
October: Autumn Transition and Longer Periods
October signals the beginning of the surf season comeback. Average heights tick up to 4ft (1.2m) while the average period reaches 10 seconds, putting more push into every wave. NE swell dominates 44.3% of the time, with NNE at 22.2% and ENE at 19.2%, and there is a noticeable increase in 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) energy compared with late summer. The wind remains excellent for surf -- ideal 82% of the time -- with ENE (24.7%) and E (19.8%) keeping conditions clean. Air temperature is 28.2°C, water 29.1°C, and rain is still high at 4.33mm/day. October is a genuine transition month where the North Atlantic begins to wake up and Maria's starts to feel alive again.
Average Spot conditions at Maria's in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maria's 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 Maria's for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maria's 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 Maria's.