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Conditions at Playa Carmen in November
November: Trade Winds Return and the Beach Cleans Up
November is when the turnaround becomes real. Average surf height is 4ft (1.3m), average period is 12.5s, and the swell direction is once again locked into the SSW at 85.7%, with SW at 12.3%. Much of the month falls in the 3.5-5ft (1-1.5m) range, but about 16% of the time still sees 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets as the Southern Ocean winds down. The combination of rideable size and good period provides a solid base.
More importantly, ideal offshore wind jumps to 51%, with NNE back on top at 9.0% and NNW at 8.5%. The northeast trades are re-establishing, and precipitation drops to 5.67 mm/day compared with the wet-season peak. Air temperature is 26.9°C and water temperature is 28.0°C. November can offer some of the best value surf of the year: wet-season leftover south swell collides with a cleaner surface and plenty of sandbar opportunities.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Carmen in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Carmen 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 Carmen for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Carmen 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 Carmen.