Offshore StaysSurf Nazaré in October
Surfing Nazaré in October: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 17°C, 3.0 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
3.0 mm/day
Wind
17 km/h avg
Average wave height
2.1 m (7 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
3.2 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 Nazaré in October
Offshore of Nazaré, waves in October average 2.1 m (7 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.2 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 Nazaré's surf season
Nazaré's main surf season runs September–February. October is inside it.
Other surf towns in season in October
Frequently asked questions
- Is October a good month to surf Nazaré?
- Yes — October falls in Nazaré's main surf season (September–February).
- How warm is the sea in Nazaré in October?
- About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in October?
- Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.