Conditions at Doughmore in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Doughmore sees a sharp jump in both size and period. Average swell height climbs to 1.8m (6ft) with a period of 10.8s, and the directional distribution is excellent: W (30%), WSW (17%) and WNW (18%) supply a steady diet of 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) groundswell. This is the opening act of the prime surf season.
Wind is still the spice - ideal offshore flow from NE-ESE appears 25% of the time, a high-value percentage for autumn. When a low-pressure system swings by and is followed by a strong high-pressure ridge from the east, Doughmore can be world-class. Water temp drops to 13.9°C, air averages 11.5°C, and precipitation picks up to 3.9mm/day. The autumn formula of long W-WSW swell plus easterly wind is the best recipe this spot knows.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.