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Conditions at Playa Negra in November
November: The Trades Rebuild and Quality Returns
November is a return to high-quality surf as the eastern Pacific high pressure rebuilds. NE winds climb to 31.2% of the wind field, and the offshore quadrant totals 64.8%, pushing the ideal surfing wind score to 75%. The swell direction is still SSW-heavy at 64.7%, with SW at 18.4%, so the wave quality is directionally solid. Average period is 12.5s and wave height averages 4-5ft (1.3m), with the bulk of the energy in the fun-to-solid 3-5ft range. The wave faces are noticeably cleaner than in September and October, even if the average height is slightly lower. Rain eases to 4.06mm/day, air temp is 26.5°C, and water temp drops to 27.7°C. November marks the beginning of the long dry-season run.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Negra in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Negra 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 Negra for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Negra 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 Negra.