Conditions at Pavoa de Varzim in November
November: Groundswell Season Peaks Again
November is one of the most consistent months for serious surf at Pavoa de Varzim. Average swell height reaches 2.4m (7.9ft) and average period increases to 11.6s, backed by a strongly northwesterly wave spectrum: NW (19.4%), WNW (16.6%), NNW (11.8%) and W (6.5%). More importantly, the number of directly favorable SSW/SW/WSW swells increases, with SW at 1.9%, WSW at 2.9% and SSW at 1.0% - still small, but a notable jump from summer. The Atlantic autumn storm track delivers frequent long-period groundswells that wrap nicely into the beach and produce heavy, powerful waves.
Wind patterns remain favorable for clean surfing, with ideal offshore winds blowing 52% of the time. The jet stream strengthens and the temperature contrast between land and sea intensifies, which often sets up offshore easterly flow over northern Portugal between frontal systems. Air temperatures drop to 12.6°C, water temperature cools to 15.3°C, and rainfall averages 5.03 mm/day - the wettest month of the year. The combination of strong NW/WNW swell, offshore wind windows and cooler water makes November a top-tier month for experienced surfers looking for challenge and size.
Average Spot conditions at Pavoa de Varzim in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pavoa de Varzim 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 Pavoa de Varzim for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pavoa de Varzim 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 Pavoa de Varzim.