Conditions at Esposende in November
November: Lining Up
November is deep autumn and the surf just keeps getting better. Average swell height climbs to 2.4m (7.9ft), the period reaches 11.6s, and the consistency of WNW/NW/NNW swell is at its finest. The swell rose shows NW (19.4%), WNW (16.6%), NNW (11.8%) and W (6.5%), but there is also more WSW/SW energy creeping in as Atlantic lows track further south. This still works well at Esposende, though the purest lines come from the W/WNW quadrant.
Wind conditions are favourable for clean surf a healthy 49% of the time. The wind rose is more balanced than summer: NNW sits at 13.3%, E at 9.0%, NNE at 8.2%, S at 7.3% and SSE at 7.2%. These patterns often mean light offshore easterly mornings followed by afternoon frontal winds, so dawn patrol is king. Water temp drops to 15.2°C and air averages 12.6°C. A 4/3 wetsuit is the right call, and the increasing number of solid XL days means the step-up board should be within reach.
Average Spot conditions at Esposende in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Esposende 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 Esposende for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Esposende 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 Esposende.