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Conditions at El Transito in November
November: Transitioning Back to the Dry Season
November offers a great balance of quality and cleanliness. The average swell drops to 3.6ft (1.1m) and the period to 12.9s, but the direction is still excellent: SSW remains the dominant player at 71.4%, with S at 14.7% and SW at 9.4%. Ideal wind jumps to 71%, tying the yearly high, as the wet season begins to fade and ENE trades re-establish themselves moderately. The wave height distribution is centered on 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m), with fewer pumping sets than May through August. Rain eases to 3.9 mm/day and water temps cool to 27.8°C. This is a transitional month where you get long-period leftovers and groomed surfaces before the winter lull.
Average Spot conditions at El Transito in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Transito 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 Transito for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Transito 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 Transito.