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Conditions at Pulpos in November
November: Shoulder-Season Lull, Low Wind Score
November marks the last gasp of serious Southern Ocean energy before summer takes hold. Average swell height eases to around 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) while the period stays solid at 13.0s. The swell direction is spectacularly focused: SSW accounts for 91.5 percent of the total, with 45.5 percent in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range and 11.8 percent in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range. For a southwest-facing spot like Pulpos, this is an ideal direction and still plenty of power.
The frustrating part is the wind. Ideal offshore wind is 0 percent in the monthly statistics, the worst score of the year. SSW and SW winds dominate at 40.6 percent and 19.7 percent respectively, with notable 10-20kph contributions from both directions. Mornings can still offer short lulls, but the trend is smaller, softer and more wind-affected surf. Air temperature climbs to 17.9°C and water temperature warms slightly to 16.1°C in a dry, sunny start to the summer.
Average Spot conditions at Pulpos in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pulpos 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 Pulpos for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pulpos 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 Pulpos.