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Conditions at Playa Cambutal in November
November: Transition Month - Swell Drops Slightly and the Offshore Winds Return
November is the light at the end of the wet-season tunnel. The swell field is still dominated by SSW (62.9%) and SW (35.9%), but the average height eases slightly to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the average period settles back to 12.7s. The quality jump comes from the wind. Ideal surf conditions improve to 46%, as the first real northerly and north-northwesterly pulses begin to mix in with the lingering westerly flow. WNW (15.4%) and NW (6.2%) winds are still present, but offshore N, NNE and NE winds are becoming more common again.
Rainfall remains high at 9.82mm/day and water temperature is a warm 27.9°C. Surfers should treat November as a rebuild month: the ocean is still active and the windows of clean, offshore-groomed south swell become more frequent as the month wears on.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cambutal in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cambutal 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 Playa Cambutal for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cambutal 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 Playa Cambutal.