Conditions at Cordoama in October
October: The Atlantic Swings Back
October is the true revival of the North Atlantic at Cordoama. Average swell rises to 6ft (1.8m), the period jumps to 11.4s, and ideal wind is 19% - tied for the best offshore percentage of the year. Low-pressure systems now marching across the Atlantic send long-period WNW/NW groundswell toward Portugal. NW leads the pack at 38.0%, WNW adds 17.7%, and NNW contributes 16.5%, with W a solid 5.9% - a very favorable direction mix. Unlike high summer, the wind is more variable, and occasional cuts from the SW or W blow offshore, grooming the beach for clean, lined-up sets. The water is still warm at 19.2C, air temps average 19.4C, and rainfall begins to pick up at 2.23mm/day. This is a prime month for overhead waves without the full winter intensity.
Average Spot conditions at Cordoama in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cordoama 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 Cordoama for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cordoama 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 Cordoama.