Conditions at Mekakoz in October
October: Prime Time Arrives
October is arguably the best month of the year at Mekakoz, and the statistics back that up. The average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.5m) with a more powerful 11.2s period, and the North Atlantic storm track is now firing on all cylinders. The swell direction is beautifully aligned - NW (45.4%), WNW (20.6%) and NNW (11.5%) put Mekakoz directly in the sweet spot of the Atlantic conveyor belt. Meanwhile, the wind odds are at their annual peak: 38% of the time the wind blows from the ideal offshore quadrant, with S and SSW directions particularly prominent. This combination is gold. The classic October set-up is a low pressure system moving through the Bay of Biscay, dragging in long-period NW swell, while a slowly building high pressure ridge to the east turns the wind offshore through the south. Air temperatures are still mild at 16.8°C and the sea a warm 18.3°C, so conditions are more comfortable than the heart of winter. The result: the best wave quality-to-comfort ratio of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Mekakoz in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz.