Conditions at Sao Lourenco in November
November: Storms Align and Rain Returns
November is full-blown winter surf season. The average swell height is 2.3m (7.5ft) with a powerful 12.0s average period. The swell spectrum is dominated by NW (23.7 percent) and NNW (17.4 percent), but WNW remains significant at 15.6 percent and there are increasing contributions from SW/WSW directions, adding variety and often heavier, more powerful surf.
Wind patterns become more mixed: NNW is still the single largest category at 15.2 percent, but ideal offshore east-southeast wind climbs to 22 percent. That means more days with clean faces and lined-up peaks. Rain is frequent at 3.07 mm/day, air temperature drops to 14.5°C and water cools to 16.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Lourenco in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Lourenco 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 Sao Lourenco for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Lourenco 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 Sao Lourenco.