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Conditions at Playa Jaco in November
November: The Dry Season Finally Begins to Reassert
November is a transition month with hope. Rain is still significant at 6.37 mm/day, but the ITCZ is migrating south and the North Pacific High is building, which brings more frequent offshore northerly pulses to Jaco. Ideal wind rises to 25% - a meaningful improvement over September and October - and the average swell height is still a solid 1.2m with a 12.4s period. The swell is very directional from the SSW (92%), with 70% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and 13% in the smaller 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range. Water temperature is 27.9°C and air temperatures are 25°C (22-30°C). As the month progresses, the combination of cleaner skies, lighter onshore sea breezes and lingering southern groundswell makes November a sneakily good month.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Jaco in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Jaco 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 Jaco for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Jaco 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 Jaco.