Conditions at Refsnes in October
October: The Roar Returns
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October. Average swell height jumps to 6ft (1.9m), the period holds around 8.1s, and the SSW-through-W swell window supplies more than 31 percent of the wave energy. Storms begin to organize across the Norwegian Sea and around the UK, with long westerly fetches aimed directly at the west-southwest exposure of Refsnes. This is a prime shoulder-season month: smaller and more manageable than midwinter, but already packing plenty of punch on the best days.
Ideal offshore wind conditions are still limited to 16 percent, and the wind rose is split among SE, SSE, NNW and S directions. The key is timing the post-frontal slot when pressure rises from the east and pulls the wind into the E/NE quadrant. Water temperature is still comfortable at 12.6°C, air averages 9.2°C, and precipitation climbs sharply to 5.87 mm/day. When the right combination emerges - a solid W/SW groundswell, a clearing sky and an offshore breeze - October can produce some of the cleanest and most rewarding waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Refsnes in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Refsnes 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 Refsnes for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Refsnes 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 Refsnes.