Conditions at Praia da Rocha in October
October: The Atlantic Reawakens
October is one of the premier months at Praia da Rocha. The North Atlantic roars to life as the storm track shifts south, pushing average swell height up to 3.6ft (1.1m) and average period to 11.1s. Ideal offshore wind is at 40%, and the S-SSW-SW-WSW window expands to nearly 12% of the swell distribution, the best direct-angle supply since last winter. The rest of the energy is still delivered by WNW (28.9%), NW (28.3%) and W (14.7%), which keeps the beach consistently busy. When a low-pressure system pushes through the Azores and sits to the west or southwest of Portugal, long-period W/SW swell hits the sands with clean N-NNE winds behind the front. Water temperature is still pleasant at 19.2°C, air averages 19.4°C, and rain increases to 2.23mm/day, signaling the seasonal transition.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Rocha in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Rocha 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 Praia da Rocha for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Rocha 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 Praia da Rocha.