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Pavones • Statistics for November

Conditions at Pavones in November

November: Drying Out and Cleaning Up

November marks the transition back to cleaner surf. Average swell height eases slightly to 3.3ft (1.0m) and period settles to 12.5s, still a legitimate long-period groundswell. SSW dominates at 95.2%, with 39.5% of waves in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range and 0.9% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2.0m). Ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind improves to 26%, and while onshore WNW flow remains present, it is less dominant than in September and October. Rain is still high at 8.5mm/day, but the dry season is near. November offers a good balance of size and improving conditions for the committed surfer.

Average Spot conditions at Pavones in November

Swell history for November

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for November

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pavones 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 Pavones for your next trip in November.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pavones 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 Pavones.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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