Conditions at Falasarna in November
November: Winter Engine Fires Up
November marks the true return of the Mediterranean storm engine. Average swell height jumps to 1.1m (3.5-4ft) with an average period of 6.1s, and the distribution of swell directions finally tilts favorably toward the west: W delivers 12.7 percent, WSW 9.4 percent, WNW 10.9 percent, and NW 3.4 percent, combining for 36.4 percent of the spectrum. These are punchier, more organized waves than anything seen since March. The NE wind is still prominent (21.0 percent), but the ideal offshore wind index climbs to 14 percent, and the arrival of cold fronts tends to trigger better westerly swell windows. Water temp cools to 20.7°C, air temps average 16.4°C, and precipitation increases to 2.94mm/day. November is a strong month for dedicated surfers wanting quality before the winter deep freeze.
Average Spot conditions at Falasarna in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Falasarna 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 Falasarna for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Falasarna 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 Falasarna.