Conditions at Supertubos in October
October: The Roar Returns
The North Atlantic roars to life during October and we see a sharp jump in the average surf heights along the Portuguese coastline in response. This is due to a climatological increase in the number of strong extratropical storms that begin to track from the western Atlantic toward the British Isles. At Supertubos, the average swell height rises to 6.9ft (2.1m) and the period stretches to 11.4s. The dominant swell directions are NW (27.1%), NNW (18.1%), and WNW (17.4%), with W (6.4%) and WSW (1.9%) also chipping in - a perfect mix for the west-southwest exposure. The larger wave classes (1.5-2m and 2-2.5m) dominate the spectrum, with the first serious >2.5m sets of the season starting to appear. Wind conditions are favourable 40% of the time, but October also brings more frequent onshore westerly wind as Atlantic lows swing by. Still, when the right combination emerges - a strong low offshore, a high over Spain, and a crisp easterly flow - Supertubos delivers some of the most photogenic barrels of the year. Water temp is still pleasant at 18.3°C, making autumn a favourite among locals.
Average Spot conditions at Supertubos in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Supertubos 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 Supertubos for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Supertubos 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 Supertubos.