Conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in October
October: The Roar Returns
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Frouxeira feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 7.9ft (2.4m) with a period of 11.2s - the first true long-period groundswell of the season. The swell directions are right in your face: WNW (15.2%), NW (14.3%) and NNW (10.1%) combine with a solid W (8.5%) component to deliver consistent, well-organized waves to the beach. The wind regime also flips back in your favor. SSW (13.7%) and SW (10.6%) become the leading offshore directions, with S (9.1%) helping push the ideal-wind percentage up to 34% - the joint best of the year. The weather turns cooler and wetter, with air temps at 14.8°C and water still at a comfortable 16.0°C. Autumn is officially the prime season window.
Average Spot conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira.