Conditions at Mirleft in October
October: The North Atlantic Wakes Up
October is when Mirleft turns back into a proper surf destination. Average swell height climbs to 5-6ft (1.7m) and the period jumps to 11.5 seconds, pushing back into the powerful long-period bracket. The return of vigorous extratropical lows is written all over the swell distribution: NNW accounts for 53.9%, NW for 33.4%, and WNW for 3.4%, with a strong concentration of waves in the 1-2.5m (3-8ft) range.
The wind also gets friendlier. NNW winds ease back to 23.2%, while the E/ESE/SE quadrant becomes a more regular feature and S/SW flow appears more often. The wind is ideal for surfing 40% of the time, making October one of the most reliable months for both size and clean surface conditions. Air temperatures are pleasant at 21.1°C, water is warm at 20.0°C, and the first autumn rains help clear the air. It is a serious contender for the best mix of wave and weather all year.
Average Spot conditions at Mirleft in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mirleft 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 Mirleft for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mirleft 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 Mirleft.