Conditions at Praia das Macas in October
October: The North Atlantic Reawakens
October is where things get exciting again. Average swell height jumps to 2.0m (6.6ft) and the period strengthens to 11.4s, signaling the return of true Atlantic groundswell. The dominant swell directions - NW (30.6%), NNW (19.5%), WNW (18.6%) and W (6.7%) - are perfectly aligned with the beach, producing clean, powerful lines when conditions align. The first strong lows of the season begin to march across the North Atlantic, and Praia das Macas benefits from their long-period energy.
Ideal wind improves to 18%, with SW (5.5%), SSW (5.7%), WSW (5.0%) and W (4.7%) all offering offshore or cross-offshore windows. The strong NNW wind regime (22.8%) is weakening, though it still provides plenty of clean, westerly groundswell days. Water temperature is a pleasant 18.4°C, air averages 17.6°C (7.3-29.0°C), and rainfall rises to 2.62mm/day. October is a prime time to score quality surf with the winter swell engine revving up.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Macas in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Macas 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 das Macas for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Macas 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 das Macas.