Conditions at Belharra in October
October: The Season Ignites
Belharra comes alive again in October. Average swell height jumps to 5-6ft (1.6m), average period to 11.2s, and ideal wind percentage to 36% - a massive leap from summer. The North Atlantic is churning out extratropical storms once more, and the direction is right: NW brings 41.5% of the swell, WNW 27.4%, and NNW 8.7%. A respectable chunk of the energy now sits in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, and some over 8ft (2.5m) appears. Winds favor the offshore quadrant more often, with S at 11.5%, SSE at 8.2%, and SSW at 6.7%. Water is still warm at 18.5°C and air temps are mild. This is the classic first strike month - the first few XXL days of the season can happen on a well-timed October storm.
Average Spot conditions at Belharra in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belharra 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 Belharra for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belharra 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 Belharra.