Conditions at Guethary in November
November: Full-On Autumn Power
November is one of the most consistent months of the year at Guethary. Average wave height builds to 5ft (1.6m), period to 11.9s, and the swell direction mix is perfect - WNW 40.9%, NW 35.9%, NNW 6.3% and W 2.0%. The distribution is heavily loaded in the 3-8ft (1-2.5m) range, with more than 30% of all waves in the solid-to-heavy classes. This is powerful, well-ordered Atlantic surf, and the northwest-facing beach catches it wide open.
Ideal wind sits at an excellent 45%. SSW (7.6%), SW (5.5%) and WSW (6.1%), along with a solid W contribution, provide plenty of clean windows. The trade-off is weather: November is the wettest month, with 4.76mm/day of rain, air temps falling to 12.2°C and water temps at 15.5°C. Expect swinging low pressure and showers, but also expect some of the best, most dependable waves of the year between the fronts.
Average Spot conditions at Guethary in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Guethary 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 Guethary for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Guethary 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 Guethary.