Conditions at Ammoudia in October
October: The Autumn Engine Turns On
October is the true turning point at Ammoudia. Average swell height climbs back to 1.6ft (0.5m), average period lengthens to 4.8s, and ideal wind jumps to 21%. The wave rose has a strong western flavour: WNW (13.2%), SW (10.8%), WSW (10.6%) and W (6.1%) deliver the most relevant energy, while NW (17.9%) and SSW (9.6%) add background. More importantly, the wind climate flips in favour of clean conditions: offshore NE/ENE/E/ESE flow totals nearly 45%, and onshore W/WNW flow is much reduced. Water remains warm at 22.4°C, air averages 19.4°C, and rain increases to 3.11 mm/day. With the first autumn lows moving out of the western Mediterranean, Ammoudia starts to see the most consistent, shapeable surf since spring.
Average Spot conditions at Ammoudia in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ammoudia 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 Ammoudia for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ammoudia 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 Ammoudia.