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Conditions at Playa Pelada in November
November: The Trade Winds Return
November signals the beginning of the transition back to dry-season surf. The average height drops slightly to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the period shortens to 12.5s, but the swell direction remains excellent: SSW 64.7% and SW 18.4% still dominate, with the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class making up the bulk of the waves. This is a much cleaner, more manageable swell than the rainy months.
Wind is the big positive. Ideal surfing wind jumps to 63% as the northeast trades re-establish their grip - NNE (13%), NE (21.9%), and ENE (9%) combine for a strong offshore flow. Rainfall drops to 4.06mm/day, water temp cools to 27.8°C, and air temp is 26.5°C. November offers the best mix of tropical warmth, clean conditions, and solid SSW groundswell before the winter dry season truly takes over.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Pelada in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Pelada 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 Pelada for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Pelada 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 Pelada.