Conditions at El Muelle in October
October: The Ocean Wakes Up With Purpose
October is when the North Atlantic roars back to life. Average swell height jumps to 1.7m (5.6ft) and period to 11.4s, and the direction is beautifully aligned: NNW accounts for 56.7%, NW for 16.6%, and N for 12.4%. The height distribution is concentrated in the 1-2m (3-6ft) range, with a growing chunk of 2-2.5m (6-8ft) groundswell. For a northeast-facing spot like El Muelle, this is about as good as the swell window gets.
The wind also opens up. Ideal offshore wind reaches 10% in October, the joint-best of the year, as the Azores High weakens and Atlantic frontal systems begin to push SW/W winds across the region. NNE/NE winds still dominate - 36.2% from NNE and 16.6% from NE - but the windows are more frequent and more reliable than in summer. Water temperatures are still warm at 22.9°C, air temperature averages 22.4°C, and rainfall begins to increase at 0.41mm/day. October is the turning point, and the combination of warm water and juicy NNW swell is hard to beat.
Average Spot conditions at El Muelle in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Muelle 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 El Muelle for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Muelle 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 El Muelle.