Conditions at Fonte da Telha in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars
October is one of the best months of the year for Fonte da Telha. The North Atlantic roars to life as the storm track shifts south toward the Iberian Peninsula, and average swell height jumps to 1.5m (5ft) with a period of 11.3s. While NW (34.8%) and WNW (33.3%) swells are still plentiful, the share of W (12.5%) and WSW (4.4%) swells becomes more meaningful, bringing the kind of west-southwest lines that wrap best into the beach. Offshore wind is present 29% of the time, with a strong NNE/NE contribution to the wind rose. Early-season low pressures passing to the northwest can deliver days of clean, powerful surf under mostly mild skies. Water temperature remains warm at 18.5°C, air temperatures average 18.3°C, and autumn rainfall is starting to return at 2.49 mm/day. This is the sweet spot of the Portuguese surf year.
Average Spot conditions at Fonte da Telha in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha.