Conditions at Baleal in November
November: Winter's Opening Salvo
November picks up right where October leaves off, with the average swell height rising to 2.5m (8ft) and the period reaching 12.1s. The Atlantic storm track is now in full swing. NW swells dominate at 20.6%, NNW adds 15.9%, WNW 13.5% and W 5.4%. A good chunk exceeds the 2m mark, and when the period climbs into the 13-14s range, Baleal can produce heavy, hollow waves up and down the beach.
The wind pattern is more mixed than October, with onshore NNW still at 16.2% and NNE at 9.8%, but the offshore S/SSW/SW window remains active at about 19% of the time. Ideal wind conditions run 24% of the month. Air temperature cools to 15.0°C, water drops to 16.7°C, and precipitation increases to 3.39mm/day - the wettest month on average. November is a surfer's month: slightly colder, slightly rainier, but delivering consistent, powerful groundswell and more than enough offshore windows to make it worthwhile.
Average Spot conditions at Baleal in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baleal 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 Baleal for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baleal 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 Baleal.