Conditions at Santo Amaro in November
November: Serious Groundswell With Stormy Interludes
November settles into full winter mode. Average swell is 7ft (2.2m) with a 12-second period, and the northwest quadrant-WNW, NW, and NNW-still supplies the main energy, totaling just under 59 percent. What changes is the increasing presence of WSW, SW, and SSW directions, adding more variety and a more open window for the SSE-facing beach. Wind statistics take a step back to 44 percent ideal, as frontal systems bring more SE and S winds ahead of each push. Precipitation is the highest of the year at 3.01 mm/day, while air temps drop to 15.6°C and water to 16.9°C. This month rewards patience: you might wait out a stormy morning, but the post-frontal NW wind typically turns the afternoon into a grinding, powerful session with punchy 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) sets.
Average Spot conditions at Santo Amaro in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santo Amaro 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 Santo Amaro for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santo Amaro 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 Santo Amaro.