Conditions at Supertubos in November
November: Pre-Winter Heavyweight
November tightens the screws on the Portuguese coast. Average swell height jumps to 8.2ft (2.5m) and the period lengthens to 12.1s, putting Supertubos back in the heavyweight division. The swell direction is predominantly NW (20.6%), NNW (15.9%), and WNW (13.5%), with a growing W (5.4%) and even some SW (1.1%) contribution as storm tracks become more varied. Wave heights are packed into the 1.5-2.5m range, and the >2.5m class appears with enough frequency to keep the masses on the sand. Wind is ideal 41% of the time, with offshore ENE/E/ESE winds (4.1%, 6.0%, 6.9% respectively) and a generous NNE (9.8%) component providing clean lines. Onshore westerlies are still common during cold fronts, but the pattern is increasingly favourable for solid barreling lefts and rights. The weather turns cooler with an average air temperature of 15.0°C and the water cooled to 16.7°C - time to break out the thicker rubber again.
Average Spot conditions at Supertubos in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Supertubos 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 Supertubos for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Supertubos 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 Supertubos.