Conditions at Anchor Point in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and Anchor Point feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps back to 1.8m (6ft) and, more importantly, the average period pushes up to 11.6s as the storm track starts re-energizing. The swell distribution still favors NNW (53.1%) and NW (30.4%), but the WNW and W components grow, giving the southwest-facing point better angles and more shape. When a low-pressure system aligns just north of the Azores, long-period W/WNW swell sends clean, powerful lines down the point.
Ideal offshore wind occurs 59% of the time, with NNW at 22.8% and NW at 14.1% in the wind data, plus a growing E flow at 7.4%. Water temperature peaks at 18.9°C, air temperatures average 21.2°C, and rainfall increases to 0.60 mm/day as the first autumn fronts begin to pass. October is the true light-switch moment of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Anchor Point in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point.