Conditions at Pedra Branca in November
November: Winter Swell Machine Ramps Up
November deepens the winter pattern in a serious way. Average wave heights push up to 7-8ft (2.1-2.4m), and the period reaches 12.0s, locking Pedra Branca back into powerful, long-period groundswell. The swell distribution spreads through NW at 23.7%, NNW at 17.4%, and WNW at 15.6%, with a solid west component and increasing WSW/SW contributions as low-pressure systems move closer to Iberia. Many waves now sit in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, and the overhead-plus days are frequent.
Wind consistency improves as the seasons shift. Ideal conditions run at 23%, and the return of more E and ESE flow - a combined 18.4% from the offshore quadrant - gives Pedra Branca cleaner surfaces. Northern winds are still present, especially NNE at 12% and NNW at 15.2%, but they are less constant than in summer. Air temperatures drop to 14.5°C, water to 16.6°C, and November is one of the wettest months with 3.07mm/day of rain. When the sky clears after a front and the wind whips from the east, the northwest Atlantic groundswell delivers some of the best waves of the entire season.
Average Spot conditions at Pedra Branca in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pedra Branca 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 Pedra Branca for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pedra Branca 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 Pedra Branca.