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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in October
October: Spring Transition With Punchy Sets
October is a transitional month. Average swell height eases to 3.6ft (1.1m) and period drops to 10.1s, but the direction mix is still favorable: SSE (28.8%), S (27.7%) and SE (23.1%). The height distribution is fun-oriented, with 45.1% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and 12.7% at 5-6ft (1.5-2m). The main issue is wind: ideal conditions only 41% of the time, as the trade winds and spring thermal gradients kick up more onshore/cross-shore flow. Air temp rises to 22.7°C, precipitation increases to 3.51 mm/day and water temp is the coolest of the year at 20.1°C. Still, the late-season swells can deliver excellent waves between frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca.