Conditions at Salgueiros in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars back to life during October, and the jump in surf energy is unmistakable. Average swell height climbs to 4.5-5ft (1.4m), period 11.0s, and the frequency of long-period groundswell increases sharply with the return of strong extratropical storms. WNW dominates at 43%, with NW 28% and W 17% - exactly the sweet spot for Salgueiros.
With ideal wind 39% of the time, October offers some of the best combined swell-wind odds of the year. Low pressure tracking across the North Atlantic brings pumping surf, while transition periods behind fronts offer offshore east/southeast winds and glassy conditions. Water temp is 16.8°C, air averages 16.6°C, and rain starts to intensify. If you pick one early-season month, this is it.
Average Spot conditions at Salgueiros in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros.