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Conditions at Cardoso in November
November: Summer Pattern Locks In
November is when Cardoso settles into the pre-summer groove. Average height remains 1.7m (5-6ft), but the period has dropped to 8.6s and S/SSW/SW energy accounts for only 10% of the spectrum. E and ENE swells are the main source of waves, along with a healthy ESE/SE component. The wind is stuck in the NE/NNE pattern, with ideal winds only 22% of the time and a growing number of stronger 20-40kph trade breezes. Water temp climbs to 21.0°C, air to 21.6°C, and precipitation stays moderate at 3.68mm/day. You can still find fun waves on a south-pulse day, but November is mostly about keeping expectations in check.
Average Spot conditions at Cardoso in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cardoso during November. 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 Cardoso for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cardoso for November. 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 Cardoso.