Conditions at Zipolite in November
November: Dry Season Return
November is one of the most reliable months for clean conditions, with ideal wind percentages climbing to 65% and rainfall dropping sharply to 0.66mm/day. The trade-off is size: average heights ease to 1.3m (4ft) and period backs off to 12.7s. The swell mix becomes a little more varied, with S still at 27.3% and SSW at 42%, but ENE/E/ESE swells also contribute a combined 14% from less favorable angles. Winds are predominantly from the NNW/NW quadrant, producing clean though smaller surf. With air temperatures near 28°C, water at 28.5°C, and mostly sunny skies, it's a beautiful month to be in the water even if you might need the longboard. Good days still produce rippable chest-high waves.
Average Spot conditions at Zipolite in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zipolite 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 Zipolite for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zipolite 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 Zipolite.