Conditions at Santa Catarina in November
November: Unsettled and Powerful
November is fully locked into winter mode. The average swell height climbs to 9ft (2.8m), the average period is 11.5s, and the wave rose is dominated by NNW at 11.6%, NW at 8.0%, WNW at 5.1% and W at 3.1%, along with NNE at 4.7% and NE at 2.9% from the favorable side. Strong Atlantic fronts passing north of Portugal drive large, well-overhead sets, and the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) class becomes increasingly common. The wind distribution is more southerly than January, with SSW at 7.3%, SW at 8.1%, WSW at 7.2% and S at 5.5% all offshore directions, but the ideal window remains only 12% because of stronger pressure gradients. Rain increases to 2.49mm/day, water cools to 18.6°C (65°F), and air temps average 18.1°C (65°F). When the low moves east and winds ease, Santa Catarina can hold serious, powerful winter peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Catarina in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina.