Conditions at Brusand in October
October: The Winter Engine Fires Up
October is when Brusand transforms from summer fade to serious surf. Average wave height climbs to 5.2ft (1.6m) and the period returns to 8.0s as low-pressure systems intensify across the North Atlantic. The direction mix is beautifully balanced: SW and NW each supply 11.0%, W 10.3%, WNW 10.6% and WSW 9.6%, while the S-SSW component adds another 14.5%. The ideal S-SSW/SW/WSW window sits at 35.1% - among the highest of the year - meaning a much larger share of the swell actually hits Brusand's south-west facing shoreline. Wind still takes patience: ESE (12.9%) and NNW (12.6%) are common, and the offshore N/NE quadrant is only 6.8%, giving 15% ideal surfing time. Air temperature averages 9.2°C, water temp is still workable at 12.6°C, and precipitation rises to 5.87mm/day. By late October, the classic combinations of long-period SW swell and north-easterly offshore wind become regular players in the forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Brusand in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Brusand 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 Brusand for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Brusand 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 Brusand.