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Conditions at Playa Norte in November
November: Swell Eases, Wind Still Howls
The swell machine begins to throttle back in November, with average heights dropping to 1.6m (5.2ft). The SSW direction still accounts for a huge 91.5% of the swell, with most waves in the 1-2m (3.3-6.6ft) range. The period remains long at 13.0s. Unfortunately, the winds are still dominated by the S/SSW/SW system, with ideal offshore conditions only 1% of the time. As sea surface temperatures start to climb to 16.1°C and air temps reach 17.9°C, the chances of a clean day remain frustratingly low. Still, the drop in size makes the occasional lined-up set a bit more user-friendly.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.