Conditions at Bordeira in November
November: Winter Swells and Proper Portuguese Power
November is where Bordeira starts to hit its stride. Average swell height is 2.1m (6.9ft) with a long-period 12.0s signature, and the Atlantic is now producing regular, organized groundswell. NW is the dominant direction at 28.9%, supported by WNW (15.6%) and NNW (14.9%), with a good spread of waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. This is proper, powerful surf.
Ideal offshore wind is up to 23 percent - one of the higher percentages of the year. Still, NNW (20.7%) and NNE (11.4%) can mess things up, so you need to pick the days when the wind shifts into the W/SW quadrant. Air temp cools to 16.7°C, water temp drops to 17.7°C, and rain becomes more persistent at 2.95mm/day. November delivers the combination of size, period and workable winds that makes Bordeira special.
Average Spot conditions at Bordeira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bordeira 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 Bordeira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bordeira 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 Bordeira.