Conditions at Les Sables d'Or in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic reawakens during October, and Les Sables d'Or feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 4-5ft (1.3m) and the average period reaches 11.3s, marking a clear return to longer-period groundswell. The swell rose is beautifully aligned, with WNW (41.2 percent) and NW (42.1 percent) combining for over 83 percent of all wave energy, plus a smaller NNW (4.8 percent) component. Head-high to slightly overhead waves account for about a quarter of the month, and there are already signs of the heavy winter swells to come.
Just as important, the wind starts playing ball again. The ideal offshore share rises to 41 percent, with more E/ESE/SE/SSE flows following the passing autumn fronts. Air temperatures cool to 15.2°C, water temperature is still a comfortable 18.5°C, and rainfall increases to 3.3mm/day. This is one of the best transition months of the year - warm enough to enjoy, active enough to score excellent waves.
Average Spot conditions at Les Sables d'Or in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Sables d'Or 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 Les Sables d'Or for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Sables d'Or 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 Les Sables d'Or.