Conditions at Mareta in October
October: The Atlantic Wakes and Quality Climb
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and the numbers confirm it: average height jumps to 6ft (1.8m) and period reaches 11.4s. The swell spectrum remains NW-dominant (38%), with WNW (17.7%) and NNW (16.5%) rounding out the mix, but the increasing frequency of SSW and WSW energy begins to tickle the south-facing orientation of Mareta. Offshore winds from NNW (28.6%), NW (8.1%) and N (6.6%) produce an excellent 33% ideal wind rating, often under clear autumn skies. Water is still warm at 19.3°C, air averages 19.4°C, but precipitation ramps to 2.23mm/day as the storm track kicks in. This is where the winter journey begins.
Average Spot conditions at Mareta in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mareta 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 Mareta for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mareta 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 Mareta.