Conditions at Luz in November
November: Persistence Pays Off
November builds on October's promise with an average swell height of 7ft (2.1m) and a period of 12.0s. The NW giant still rules the open ocean (28.9%), followed by WNW (15.6%) and NNW (14.9%), but the southern windows now carry more weight: SE/SSE/S/SSW combine for 2.1%, the second-highest of the year. This is when depressions tracking from the Atlantic toward the western Mediterranean can push S and SSW swells directly into the Algarve. The wind is offshore from N/NNE/NW/NNW 44% of the time, with a 37% ideal wind score, and the air/water differential (16.7°C air, 17.8°C water) keeps the surface moderately mixed. Rain picks up to 2.95 mm/day, so be ready to dodge showers between sets. November offers some of Luz's best opportunities for powerful, well-ordered surf - if you have the patience to wait for the right swell angle.
Average Spot conditions at Luz in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Luz 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 Luz for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Luz 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 Luz.