Is October a good time for surfing at Arrifana?
October is a good month for surfing at Arrifana (best: January–March). Waves 2 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
Plan your trip to ArrifanaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Portugal in October →Where to go surfing in October →Schools and camps near Arrifana
- Surfcamp Arrifana 0.4 km
- Arrifana Surf Lodge 1.2 km
- MissionToSurf Portugal - Surfcamp 2 km
- Mayla Surf House 2.5 km
- Nomad Surf Resort - Russo Surf Camp 7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Arrifana?
October is a good month for surfing at Arrifana (best: January–March). Waves 2 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Arrifana in October?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Arrifana in October?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Arrifana in October?
Around 22°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Imsouane (2 m waves), Taghazout (1.9 m waves) & Taghazout – Anchor Point (1.9 m waves).
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