Conditions at Kraakevika in October
October: Where the Roar Returns
October is a turning point and one of the best months for the ratio between surf and comfort. The North Atlantic is waking up, and Kraakevika sees the average swell jump to 4ft (1.3m) with the average period reaching 9.9s. Swell from W and WSW (17% each) leads the charge, with strong support from NW (14%) and WNW (12%); the beach receives a far more consistent supply of solid, rippable waves in the 3-6ft (0.9-1.8m) range. The offshore wind share jumps to 26%, matching the best of the winter months, as Scandinavian high pressure and Atlantic lows create clean post-frontal E/SE flow. Water temperature is still a manageable 11.7°C, air temperature averages 7.0°C, and precipitation climbs to 5.15 mm/day. October is the month when the heavy rubber comes out, but the quality grows quickly.
Average Spot conditions at Kraakevika in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika.