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Conditions at Palmeira in October
October: The Autumn Swell Engine Fires Up
October is where the year turns. Average swell height jumps to 1.8m (6ft) and the period climbs to 10.6s, signaling the return of proper mid-latitude low pressure. The swell direction spreads out to N 21%, NNE 52% and NNW 19%, with a healthy share of 1.5-2m (5-7ft) and 2-2.5m (7-8ft) waves. The trade wind is still strong - NE 47%, NNE 36% - so ideal offshore windows sit at 17%. But when a low-pressure system sends a NW/NNW swell and the wind flips offshore, Palmeira can suddenly look like the classic, sand-bottom right that everyone hopes for. Water temperature is still warm at 26.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Palmeira in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmeira 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 Palmeira for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmeira 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 Palmeira.