Conditions at Ofir in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
October is the true turning point. The North Atlantic roars back to life as the storm track shifts south toward the Iberian Peninsula, and Ofir's average swell height jumps to 2.1m (7ft) with the average period lengthening to 11.1 seconds. Swell direction is clean and west-based: NW at 26.7%, WNW at 21.1%, W at 8.7%, and WSW at 3.2%. Wave heights are spread across the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, with the first overhead-plus sets of the season arriving as the stronger lows develop.
Winds are also turning favourable. Ideal surf wind is up to 44% of the time. The wind rose still shows NNW at 16.3%, but there is a healthy mix of offshore ENE/E/ESE/SE winds (totalling around 22%) and enough frontal SW/SSW flow to create a classic autumn mix. Water temperature remains warm at 16.6°C, air averages 16.2°C, and precipitation jumps to 4.35mm/day. October is often the month with the best combination of quality swell, improving consistency and relatively pleasant conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Ofir in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ofir 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 Ofir for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ofir 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 Ofir.