Conditions at Praia das Bicas in November
November: Storm Track Shuffle
November slides deeper into autumn and the surf gets more serious. Average swell height increases to around 5-6ft (1.7m) and average period reaches 11.9s, with plenty of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) swell on the board. Directionally, NW (30.4%) and WNW (30.0%) still lead, while W adds 10.9% and WSW contributes 4.2%, giving the swell a slightly more southwesterly flavor. This still sits inside the westward-facing window and often brings extra power. Winds are mixed: NNW drops back to 18.5%, NNE rises to 10.2%, and the ideal offshore window improves to 27%. This is an excellent month for chasing clean groundswell between frontal passages, though rain and stormy intervals increase. Water temperature drops to 16.9°C, air averages 15.6°C (min 7.3°C, max 22.8°C), and precipitation is the highest of the year at 3.01 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Bicas in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas.