Is October a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

Yes — October falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October?

About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October?

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October: in the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 23°C, 1.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

23°C

Rain

1.3 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.0 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.9 m (9 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 23°C in October, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in October average 2.0 m (7 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.9 m (9 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the NNW.

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 Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. October is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: Yes — October falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in October?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.