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Conditions at Praia da Vila in October
October: Spring Squalls and Shifting Energy
October is a fickle spring month. The average swell height remains generous at 1.4m (4.5ft), but the period drops to 8.6s and ideal wind drops to 39%. E swell dominates at 26.3%, with ENE at 19.8%, ESE at 19.3%, SE at 13.7% and SSE at 11.7%. The strong E/ESE bias means more short-period windswell, often lumpy and less organized than winter's southern pulses. Frontal systems can still produce occasional 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves, but spring northeasterlies frequently ruin the afternoon. Air temp is 18.9°C, water temp 20.1°C, and rain is 4.64mm/day. Early mornings and wind-shadowed spots are the key to finding clean waves in October.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vila in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vila 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 Vila for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vila 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 Vila.