Conditions at Vale Figueiras in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and Vale Figueiras feels it immediately. Average surf height jumps to 1.8m (6ft), and average period reaches 11.4s, putting the spot back in the powerful swell class. The wave rose shows another broad and favorable mix: NW 38.0%, WNW 17.7%, NNW 16.5%, and W 5.9%. This is the time when early-season storms, often fueled by a negative NAO pattern or a well-developed cold low southwest of Iceland, send clean, long-period groundswell down the Portuguese coast. Ideal wind also improves to 29%, with the summer NNW wind easing to 23.6%. Water temperature is still a pleasant 19.2°C, air temps average 19.4°C, and precipitation increases to 2.23 mm/day. When the right weather window lines up, sunny skies, offshore flow, and solid NW swell make this a peak month for memorable sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Vale Figueiras in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vale Figueiras 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 Vale Figueiras for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vale Figueiras 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 Vale Figueiras.