Conditions at Matosinhos in November
November: Prime Time for Storm Surf
November is one of the most consistent months of the year. The average swell height is 5ft (1.5m), the period is a strong 11.7s, and the Atlantic is firing on all cylinders. WNW again leads the swell with 43%, followed by NW at 26% and W at 15%; importantly, the heavier 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) band fills in with about a third of the total energy. The wind is ideal 46% of the time, and when high pressure builds behind a cold front, the offshore NNE/NE/E flow cleans up the southwest-facing banks beautifully. The classic November setup is a low pressure system spinning in the North Atlantic, sending long-period W/WNW swell while a continental high keeps the wind offshore. Water temps drop to 15.5°C, air temps average 13.3°C, and rainfall is the highest of the year at 4.77 mm/day. This is the prime-time month for serious surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Matosinhos in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos.