Conditions at Foz do Lizandro in October
October: The Atlantic Wakes Up
The North Atlantic roars to life during October, and Foz do Lizandro feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 6.6ft (2.0m) and period to 11.4s, because climatological increases in the intensity and frequency of extratropical cyclones are now directing powerful west/northwest groundswell toward the Iberian Peninsula. NW swells claim 30.6% of the distribution, with 18.6% from the WNW and 19.5% from the NNW; significant W energy (6.7%) adds variety.
Winds become more variable as the Azores High loosens its grip. The fetid summer nortada fades to 19.0% from the NNW, and the ideal offshore wind window expands to 20%. You'll find more clean, overcast mornings with draining, sectioned waves in the 6ft (2m) range, especially when high pressure slingshots an offshore breeze. Air temps are pleasant at 17.6°C, ocean is still warm at 18.1°C, and rain returns (2.62mm/day). This is the pivotal month where winter's surf season truly begins.
Average Spot conditions at Foz do Lizandro in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Foz do Lizandro 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 Foz do Lizandro for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Foz do Lizandro 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 Foz do Lizandro.