Conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in October
October: The Roar Begins
The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and Sao Pedro de Moel responds. The average swell height jumps to 1.9m (6.2ft) with a period of 11.4s - a serious step up from the summer months. Swell directions are perfect: NW (35.4%), WNW (24.6%), NNW (11.1%) and W (8.3%). A significant share of the waves are now in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and the long-period component starts to show.
Wind conditions improve dramatically. Ideal wind is 29%, and offshore directions (E, ESE, SE, SSE) account for about 17.9% of all wind. The relentless summer NNW wind begins to break down (20.7%), with more light winds in between frontal passages. Air temperatures cool to 16.9°C (62°F), water is still warm at 18.0°C (64°F), and rainfall increases to 3.41 mm/day as storms roll in. October is a prime month - the first true taste of winter swell with tolerable winds.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel.