Conditions at Spiders in October
October: The Autumn Bell Rings
October is when Spiders wakes up properly. Average wave height climbs back to 6ft (1.8m) and the period stretches to 11.6s, giving the waves the extra energy they lacked all summer. The directional mix is still tilted to NNW at 53.1 percent and NW at 30.4 percent, but WNW and W contributions are creeping back, totaling more than 4 percent. Along with that, the wind delivery improves dramatically: ideal offshore wind jumps to 50 percent, and the E/ESE/ENE quadrant re-emerges. With water temp peaking at 18.9C and air at 22C, it is one of the most comfortable months to surf. The North Atlantic is stirring, the days are still warm, and the wave quality is on a sharp upward curve - an excellent time for an early-season mission.
Average Spot conditions at Spiders in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Spiders 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 Spiders for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Spiders 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 Spiders.