Conditions at Cortegaoa in October
October: The Storm Track Reawakens
October is when Cortegaoa begins to roar. Average swell height jumps to 4-5ft (1.4m) with a 11.0s period, and ideal wind conditions rise to 38%. The North Atlantic storm track is active, throwing long-period WNW (42.6%), NW (27.6%), and W (17.3%) swells at the Portuguese coast. The wind distribution becomes more balanced, with the easterly quadrant (E, ESE, SE, SSE) seeing about 20% of observations, offering real offshore windows. Water temps are still warm at 17.0°C (63°F), air averages 16.6°C (62°F), and rain picks up to 4.15 mm/day. October is a magical month: the ocean has regained its power but the background conditions are still pleasant. This is one of the best months to score classic Cortegaoa.
Average Spot conditions at Cortegaoa in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cortegaoa 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 Cortegaoa for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cortegaoa 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 Cortegaoa.