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Conditions at Cozumel in November
November: The Nortes Return
November is when Cozumel starts to become a real surf spot again. Average swell height rises to 2.3ft (0.7m) as the period holds at 5.9s, and the swell energy shifts toward the E (34.9%), ENE (19.7%) and ESE (18.3%) sectors. More importantly, the first strong cold fronts of the season push down through the Gulf of Mexico, bringing periods of N and NW wind that are offshore for the SE-facing coast. NNW winds jump to 7.0% of the wind rose, and the overall ideal wind window reaches 3%. When those 'Norte' events align with a fresh E/ENE swell, the island can produce surprisingly fun, punchy, 3-5ft (1-1.5m) peaks. Water temps ease back to 28.2°C, air temps average 26.1°C, and rain settles to 0.15in/day (3.82mm/day). It's still not Hawaiian scale, but November is the first month where patience and a proper storm watch can be rewarded with genuine surf.
Average Spot conditions at Cozumel in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cozumel 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 Cozumel for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cozumel 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 Cozumel.