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Conditions at Playa Hermosa in November
November: The Drying Trend Begins
November is the slow turn back toward dry-season quality. Average swell height relents to 1.2m (4ft) and the period settles at 12.4s - still long-period, but not as powerful as the mid-year pulse. SSW remains the dominant swell direction at 91.6 percent, with SW adding 6.8 percent and S another 1.6 percent. The wave-height distribution is cleaner too: 70.1 percent of waves are in the fun, rippable 1-1.5m range. Ideal wind remains modest at 19 percent, and SE winds are still frequent at 12.8 percent, but the character of the atmosphere is changing. Rainfall drops to 6.37mm/day, air temperatures hold near 25.2°C, and water temps ease to 27.8°C. Late November starts to feel more promising as offshore N and NNE signals strengthen, setting the stage for the prime season ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Hermosa in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa.