Conditions at Imsouane in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and Imsouane starts to show its real teeth. The average wave height jumps back to 1.8m (6ft) and, more importantly, the period lengthens to 11.6s. The wave rose still leans heavily on the NNW at 53.0% and NW at 26.6%, but for the first time since spring the S/SSW/SW direction appears on the table, and that is exactly what the SSW-facing bay wants to see. Combine that with a 65% ideal wind frequency - the NNW at 22.5%, NNE at 12.5% and N at 9.8% components stay offshore and reliable - and you have the recipe for some seriously good surf. The ocean temperature peaks at 18.6C, air temps average 21.2C, and the rainfall begins to pick up again at 0.75mm/day. October is the start of the sustained run of quality that will carry through until spring.
Average Spot conditions at Imsouane in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Imsouane 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 Imsouane for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Imsouane 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 Imsouane.