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Conditions at Playa Blanca in November
November: Spring Groundswell Still Pumping, Wind Still the Enemy
November keeps Playa Blanca in high-percentage SW swell territory: 79% of the waverose is SW, with 18% WSW. The average height is 5-6ft (1.7m), the period is 12.9s, and the largest share of waves, around 40%, is in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, with 17% at 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m).
Ideal wind remains at just 1%. SSW wind accounts for 34%, and SW/WSW flow adds another 43%, meaning onshore and cross-shore winds dominate nearly all month. November is a frustrating month: the swell is there, often powerful and clean in the open ocean, but Playa Blanca usually sees it chopped up by the wind. Pre-frontal easterly berg winds can still save the day. Air temps warm to 17.6°C, water temp is 13.1°C, and rain is minimal.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Blanca in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca.