Conditions at Kvassheim in October
October: The North Atlantic Switches On
October is one of the most exciting months at Kvassheim. The average swell height jumps to around 6ft (1.9m) with a period of 8.1s, and the storm track re-establishes itself across the North Atlantic. The wave rose shows 28% of swell from the optimal S/SSW/SW/WSW sector, with a broad spread of W, WNW and NW energy as lows rotate across the Norwegian Sea. Wind remains the limiting factor: ideal offshore flow is only 17%, and ESE/SE winds combined around 23% are common ahead of approaching lows. However, the classic autumn pattern of strong secondary lows, cold fronts and building SW swells can produce absolutely firing sessions when the wind goes north. Water temp has dropped to 12.6°C, air averages 9.2°C, and precipitation sits at 5.87 mm/day. Get the hooded wetsuit and gloves ready; the season is on.
Average Spot conditions at Kvassheim in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kvassheim 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 Kvassheim for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kvassheim 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 Kvassheim.