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Conditions at Playitas in November
November: The Least Consistent Window
November is the most disappointing month for consistency at Playitas. Ideal wind frequency drops to an annual low of 15 percent, while the average swell height falls to 1.2m (4ft) and the period shortens to 12.4s. Swell direction is still dominated by the SSW (85 percent), but energy is mostly in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with only 12 percent of waves reaching 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). The wet season is still in retreat, and the wind rose shows persistent S/SSW/SW onshore flow. Rainfall eases to 6.37mm/day, and water is 27.8°C. Surfable days are there, but November requires forecasting patience and a willingness to trade size for occasional morning glass.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.