Is October a good month to surf Ericeira?

Yes — October falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Ericeira in October?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Ericeira in October?

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Ericeira in October

Surfing Ericeira in October: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 17°C, 2.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

2.7 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.9 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.0 m (10 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in October, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Ericeira in October

Offshore of Ericeira, waves in October average 1.9 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.0 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

October in the context of Ericeira's surf season

Ericeira's main surf season runs March–May, September–November. October is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Ericeira?: Yes — October falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Ericeira in October?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Ericeira in October?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.