Conditions at Capbreton in November
November: Deep Winter Consistency in the Making
November is one of the premier months on the Capbreton calendar. The average swell height climbs to 5ft (1.6m), and the average period reaches 11.9s, delivering the kind of strong, organized groundswell that Atlantic storm systems are known for. Directionally, the swell window is full: WNW is 40.9%, NW is 35.9%, and the west/southwest component adds another 2.5%, meaning almost all swell energy is aimed directly at the coast. The height distribution is robust across the 1-2.5m range, with 1.5-2.5m waves combined approaching 33% of all observations. That is the recipe for pumping, heavy, sandbar surf-especially when the tide and sandbars align. The wind is also good: ideal conditions occur 36% of the time, and the wind rose shows a balanced mix of offshore/easterly flows and frontal westerly winds. The onshore W to WNW sector brings 22% of observations, often in the 20-40kph range, so winter storms will still occasionally blow out the beach. The increasing rainfall-4.7mm/day-is the tell-tale sign of an active storm track. Water temperature drops to 15.6°C, air temperatures average 10.4°C, and the crowds are manageable midweek. If you time the between-front high pressure, November can offer some of the most consistent and powerful surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Capbreton in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Capbreton 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 Capbreton for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Capbreton 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 Capbreton.