Conditions at Praia do CDS in November
November: Storm Season Ramps Up
November raises the stakes. Average swell height grows to 5.5ft (1.7m), period to 11.9 seconds, and the whole west-facing window is active: NW 30 percent, WNW 30 percent, W 11 percent, with increasing energy in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) class. As deep lows track closer to Portugal, Praia do CDS becomes exposed to some of the most powerful long-period swell of the autumn-winter transition.
Wind quality drops back to 26 percent ideal as winter's NNW regime strengthens and onshore NE/ENE episodes become more common. Still, the frequent frontal passages bring excellent offshore SSW/SW/WSW/W windows. The wettest month of the year - 3.01mm/day of rain - goes hand-in-hand with strong synoptic systems, so watch the timing carefully. Air temp 15.6°C, water temp 16.9°C, and the waves are well worth the winter wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do CDS in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS.