Conditions at Dracula's in October
October: The Autumn Engine Fires Up
October is where Dracula's turns back on. Average swell height rises to 1.8m (6ft), average period jumps to 11.6s, and ideal wind frequency jumps to 51 percent. The Atlantic hurricane season is not the main player here - it is the return of extratropical low pressure that counts. NW and NNW swells still dominate the rose, but the WNW component starts to appear, and period is now in the powerful long-period range. The Azores High is relaxing, allowing low pressure systems to swing closer to the Moroccan coast, and the easterly land breeze shows up more often. Air temperatures remain mild at 21.2C and water holds at 18.9C, making this one of the most comfortable surf months of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Dracula's in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dracula's 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 Dracula's for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dracula's 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 Dracula's.