Conditions at Santa Comba in October
October: The Ocean Wakes Up
October is a turning point and one of the best months of the year at Santa Comba. The North Atlantic roars back to life as the number and intensity of extratropical storms increases. Average swell height jumps to 2.2m (7.2ft) and the average period lengthens to 11.3s, while ideal offshore wind hits 32%, the highest of the year. Swell direction is dominated by the west-northwest to northwest spectrum: NW (20.4%), WNW (17.9%), and NNW (12.5%) lead the pack, with W (8.4%) and N/NNE/NE also chipping in. On the wind side, the pattern is a wonderful mix of autumn storms and continental highs: SSW (13.7%), SW (10.6%), and S (9.1%) dominate favorable directions, while ENE (11.1%) and NE (8.9%) still linger between systems. When an active low pressure system moves across the Bay of Biscay, the S/SW flow sets up offshore and the beach turns on with hollow, powerful NW groundswell. Water temp is still a mild 16.0C, air temp averages 14.8C, and precipitation rises to 3.92mm/day. This is the beginning of the prime season.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Comba in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Comba 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 Santa Comba for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Comba 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 Santa Comba.