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Conditions at Praia da Saudade in October
October: Spring Swell Arrives, But the NE Trades Fight Back
October brings the spring storm track to life, and the average swell height stays at 0.9m (2-3ft) with an 8.2-second period. The wave rose is led by E (45%) and ESE (30%), with SE (16%) and SSE (7%) as secondary sources; about 25% of the waves reach 3-5ft (1-1.5m). But the wind is the problem. Ideal wind crashes to just 14%, while the onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE sector expands to about 35%, and NE/ENE winds are the two most frequent directions. Offshore WSW/W/WNW/NW flow totals only around 4%, so many of these spring swells run into bumpy, windblown conditions. Air temperature averages 19.7°C, water temperature is 21.2°C, and precipitation is 5.35 mm/day. The raw ingredients are there, but you have to be picky and wait for the wind to clock into the west.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Saudade in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Saudade 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 Praia da Saudade for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Saudade 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 Praia da Saudade.