Conditions at Tafedna in October
October: The North Atlantic Wakes Up
October is when the magic starts to return. Average swell height climbs to around 6ft (1.8m) and the average period pushes to 11.6s, so the surf starts feeling more powerful and organized. The direction rose shows NNW (53.0%) and NW (26.6%) still dominant, but the increasing NW/W component, plus occasional W swell, creates better angles for the west-southwest-facing beach. This change is driven by a climatological increase in strong extratropical storms as the Atlantic storm track shifts south. Ideal wind improves to 58%, with NNE (23.6%) and NE (10.3%) providing offshore flow. Water temp is 18.6°C, air 21.2°C, and rain returns at 0.75mm/day. Get ready for the best surf of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Tafedna in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tafedna 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 Tafedna for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tafedna 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 Tafedna.