Conditions at Sagres in November
November: Consistent Winter Groundswell and Classic Lines
November delivers consistent, strong surf at Sagres. Average swell reaches 7ft (2.1m) with a 12.0s period, and ideal wind is 27%. The NW/NNW quadrant still leads-NW 28.9%, NNW 14.9%, WNW 15.6%-but the SW/SSW/S/SE sector is more robust than in summer, giving the beach a broader swell window. Long-period NW energy wraps in alongside occasional true southerly swells, creating more variety.
Wind patterns are classic late autumn: NNW 22.3%, NNE 9.5%, N 7.2%, with ESE 6.1% and SW 4.3%. Rain is higher at 2.95mm/day, water drops to 17.9°C, and air averages 16.7°C (8.8-24.7°C). The combination of increasing swell and moderate offshores makes November one of the more reliable months for overhead, lined-up waves at the SSE-facing spots.
Average Spot conditions at Sagres in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sagres 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 Sagres for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sagres 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 Sagres.