Conditions at Machico in November
November: Full Winter State
November turns the corner fully into winter. Average swell height climbs to 2.4m (7.9ft) and period to 12.0s, with NNW (23.8%) and NW (15.3%) leading the wave rose. The E/ESE/SE/SSE swell window, while still small, begins to appear more regularly than in summer; this is the time of year when an easterly-tracking storm or negative NAO pattern can briefly put Machico directly in the firing line. Wind quality drops back to 37% ideal, with NNE (15.1%), NE (14.5%) and NNW (13.0%) sharing the wind rose. Onshore E/SE flow accounts for roughly 15%, so blown-out days are more common. Water cools to 21.3°C, air averages 19.2°C, and rainfall rises to 1.60 mm/day. November is a month of opportunities-you need patience, a flexible schedule and a good eye on the offshore wind forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Machico in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Machico 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 Machico for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Machico 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 Machico.