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Conditions at El Faro in November
November: Dry Season Momentum and Fun Swell
November feels like the real return of El Faro's quality window. Average swell height settles at 1.1m (3-4ft), the period holds at 13.2s, and ideal wind jumps to 59%. The swell direction is extremely SSW-focused at 82.9%, with S at 7.5% and SW at 8.9%. Most waves fall in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) to 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, giving clean, rippable, long-period surf. The wind regime is much more favorable: NNE leads at 16.1%, with N, NW, and NNW winds helping to keep the surface glassy. Rainfall drops to 0.73 mm/day, water temp is 29.0°C, and average air temps cool slightly to 25.9°C. November is a sweet spot for surfers who want good wave quality without the heavy crowds of the deep winter months.
Average Spot conditions at El Faro in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Faro 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 El Faro for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Faro 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 El Faro.