Conditions at Rodiles in October
October: The Atlantic Roars Back to Life
October is the true turning point in northwest Spain. The average swell height steps up to about 4-5ft (1.4m), the average period to 11.2 seconds, and the offshore wind percentage jumps to 49%. The North Atlantic low-pressure track becomes active again, with deepening storms sending long-period NW groundswell toward the Bay of Biscay while S/SSW winds often keep Rodiles clean. The swell distribution now shows serious weight: the 3-6ft (1-2m) range is well represented, and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) waves appear more often as autumn lows intensify. Water temperature is still pleasant at 17.9°C, air is 15.6°C, and rain increases to 2.98mm/day. This is the time of year when Rodiles transforms from a summer crutch into a proper performance wave.
Average Spot conditions at Rodiles in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rodiles 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 Rodiles for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rodiles 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 Rodiles.