Conditions at Ericeira in November
November: Stormwatch
November is a serious swell month. The average wave height pushes to 2.3m (7.5ft) and the period sits at 12.0s, meaning the Atlantic is back with intent. NNW and NW remain the dominant directions, but there's a greater share of W and WSW swells as the storm track shifts southward. This variety can be crucial for Ericeira's different breaks - some handle the big W swell better than pure NW. Ideal offshore wind from the NE-ESE quadrant appears 23% of the time, often behind cold fronts when high pressure builds over the continent. With air temperatures down to 14.5°C, water at 16.6°C, and the highest monthly rainfall of the year at 3.07 mm/day, November is raw. But the combination of big groundswell and offshore east wind creates some of the heaviest, most memorable surf of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Ericeira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ericeira 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 Ericeira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ericeira 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 Ericeira.