Conditions at Areia Branca in November
November: Prime Winter Groundswell
November locks into peak season. Average swell height rises to 7.5ft (2.3m), the period builds to 12.0 seconds, and the North Atlantic storm track is now firing on all cylinders. The dominant swell directions are NW at 23.7 percent, NNW at 17.4 percent, and WNW at 15.6 percent, with W and WSW contributing as well. At Areia Branca, this means consistent overhead surf with plenty of power; the mix of W and NW energy creates good lines on the outer banks and a solid, dredging beach break.
Ideal offshore wind is 36 percent, one of the highest of the year, as E and SE winds blow before and behind passing lows. Rainfall increases to 3.39 mm/day, air temps cool to 15.0°C, and water temperature drops to 16.6°C. November is a serious surf month: you'll need to work around the rain and the onshore NW intervals, but the payoff is world-class Portuguese beach break waves.
Average Spot conditions at Areia Branca in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Areia Branca 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 Areia Branca for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Areia Branca 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 Areia Branca.