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Conditions at Newgale in October
October: Storm Track Resurgence
The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and Newgale feels it immediately. Average swell height jumps to 4ft (1.3m), period lengthens to 7.8s, and the percentage of 1.5-2m and 2-2.5m waves rises sharply. Swell direction is once again all about the west: WSW 24.9 percent, SW 20.4 percent, W 9.9 percent and SSW 8.7 percent combine to keep the beach under constant influence from the storm track. This is the month when autumn lows really start to deepen, and while the average period is still transitional, windows of 10-14s groundswell become more frequent. The wind is still a problem, with ideal offshore breeze only 8 percent of the time and onshore SW-W flow around 37 percent. As the Azores High retreats and the jet stream pushes further south, the balance between big swell and clean wind remains delicate. Water temperature cools to 14.6°C and rainfall increases to 4.09 mm/day, setting the stage for classic winter conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Newgale in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Newgale 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 Newgale for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Newgale 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 Newgale.