Conditions at Portsalon in November
November: Consistent Power and Raw Atlantic Moods
November locks in winter consistency. Average swell height reaches 2.7m (8.9ft) and the period stretches to 11.3s, with W (12.5%) and WNW (11.3%) leading the charge. The W sector shows a broad peak across 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) and a significant 1.0% above 2.5m (8.2ft+). For Portsalon, the NNE-E window delivers a mix of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) swell - not huge in percentage but meaty when present. Ideal wind is 27% of the time, often coming as strong SW-W before fronts. Storm systems pass quickly, creating short windows of clean, powerful surf between rain bands. With air at 7.2°C, water at 11.4°C and frequent rain (4.2mm/day), November demands commitment.
Average Spot conditions at Portsalon in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Portsalon 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 Portsalon for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Portsalon 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 Portsalon.