Conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in October
October: Where the North Atlantic Roars Back to Life
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October and Vila Franca wakes with it. Average open-ocean swell jumps to around 7.5ft (2.3m), periods lengthen to 11.2s, and the probability of SE/SSE/S/SSW swell increases as the storm track becomes more active. The swell rose still loves the north - NNW at 22.1%, NW at 11.5%, WNW at 7.2% and W at 4.4% - but the southern components are now worth chasing in a way they weren't in summer. The wind side gets messier, with SW (7.4%), WSW (8.0%), W (8.0%), SSW (6.8%) and S (5.7%) contributing, while ideal offshore wind drops to 29%. Yet the classic October setup is unbeatable: a cold front sweeps through, the wind whips into the N/NNW/NW, and a fresh long-period pulse of south or south-southwest swell lines up in the bay under bright autumn sun. Air temp is still pleasant at 20.4°C, water stays warm at 21.3°C, and rainfall jumps to 2.64mm/day. October is when the season really starts.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo.