Conditions at Cantinho da Baia in October
October: The Atlantic Returns
October is the big seasonal switch. The North Atlantic roars back to life, with average swell jumping to 2.1m (6.9ft) and period stretching to 11.4s. The dominant NW (27.1%), NNW (18.1%), and WNW (17.4%) directions produce powerful, well-organized lines, while the W direction doubles its summer share to 6.4%. Winds become more balanced: the onshore NNW drops to 21.3%, the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE sector grows to around 15% of observations, and a promising 25% of October days feature ideal surfing winds. With water still warm at 18.3°C and the first strong Atlantic lows sweeping south, October is a prime month for scoring quality autumnal waves without the bitter winter cold.
Average Spot conditions at Cantinho da Baia in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia.