Conditions at Sidi Ifni in October
October: The Atlantic Reawakens
October is when Sidi Ifni starts performing again. The average swell height jumps back to around 6ft (1.8m), the period reaches 11.6s, and the swell direction broadens out into a healthier mix: NNW 60%, NW 25%, and WNW 2%. This is the first strong instalment of the winter groundswell season, driven by the waning Azores High and a steadily more active North Atlantic storm track.
The wind regime follows suit. Ideal offshore flow jumps to 24%, the best since March, and though NNW wind still occurs 29% of the time, clean easterly to south-southeasterly gaps are increasingly common. That combination of long-period northwesterly swell and offshore land breeze is what really unlocks the quality at this northwest-facing spot. Autumn air sits around 21.1°C, water is still warm at 19.4°C, and rainfall starts to tick up at 0.81mm/day - a warm-water surf season is officially underway.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Ifni in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni.