Conditions at La Torche in October
October: The Turn of the Tide
October is when La Torche reawakens after the summer lull. The average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.6m), and the period climbs to 10.4 seconds. The swell rose shows W at 27 percent, WNW at 21 percent, and WSW at 16 percent, with a lot of energy in the 1.5-2.5m range. This is the first true autumn groundswell of the season, generated by deepening lows tracking across the North Atlantic. Ideal wind sits at 20 percent, and while SW/WSW winds are common during early storm passages, strong continental highs can still hold the wind offshore for several days. Water temperature cools to 15.9°C, air to 13.7°C, and rainfall begins to climb at 3mm/day. When that first solid W/NW swell combines with an east wind, the sandbars at La Torche turn on with real power.
Average Spot conditions at La Torche in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Torche 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 La Torche for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Torche 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 La Torche.