Conditions at Odeceixe in October
October: The Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life during the month of October, and Odeceixe feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period lengthens to 11.5s as the first serious extratropical lows of the season send long-period groundswell toward Portugal. The swell direction remains largely NW (40.3%), with WNW at 20.3% and NNW at 11.9%, plus a meaningful W component at 5.8% - all of it feeding directly into the beach's exposure.
Ideal wind jumps to 34%, as the Azores High weakens and the pressure gradient allows more offshore easterly and southeasterly flow. NNW winds are still common (19.0%), but there are plenty of windows with sunny skies, light offshore breeze and punchy 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) surf. Water temperature is still pleasant at 18.6°C, air averages 18.5°C, and rainfall is 2.09mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Odeceixe in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe.