Conditions at Madalena do Mar in November
November: Full Power Returns
November hits hard. The average swell is back to 7.9ft (2.4m) with a 12.0s period, and the Atlantic storm track is fully engaged. The swell distribution is dominated by NNW (23.8%), NW (15.3%), NNE (8.7%), N (6.6%) and WNW (6.6%), with a noticeable increase in W and WSW energy compared with summer. That slight boost in the western quadrant is excellent for Madalena do Mar's SSW-facing exposure, because more direct west and south-west wrap arrives at the beach with long-period power. Ideal offshore winds sit at 41%, with NE (17.2%), NNE (15.4%) and NNW (10.5%) still providing clean windows between fronts. Expect bigger rain events at 1.60mm/day and cooler air temps around 19.2°C, while the water holds at a comfortable 21.6°C. November is when the island's surf breaks begin to show their true winter character.
Average Spot conditions at Madalena do Mar in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Madalena do Mar 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 Madalena do Mar for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Madalena do Mar 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 Madalena do Mar.