Conditions at Bore in October
October: The Atlantic Reawakens
October is when the North Atlantic roars back to life and Bore starts to realign with winter. Average wave heights jump to 1.3m (4.3ft) and periods rise to 7.5s as the polar front strengthens and extratropical cyclones begin marching across the ocean. Swell directions are beautifully spread across the west swell window: WSW at 10.8%, W at 12.0%, WNW at 10.8% and NW at 11.5%, with SW adding another 11.1%. This is the month when long-fetch fetches and strong low-pressure systems combine to produce powerful surf along the Norwegian coast. The wind is still a riddle, with ideal conditions only 10% of the time, but the offshore E/SE flow appears around 26% of the time, giving plenty of opportunities if you are patient. Water temps cool to 12.6°C, air temps average 8.9°C, and precipitation increases to 6.02mm/day. Autumn is here, and with it comes the return of serious surf.
Average Spot conditions at Bore in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bore 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 Bore for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bore 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 Bore.