Conditions at Tavira in November
November: The North Atlantic Roars to Life
November is Tavira's true gateway to winter. The average swell height is back to 2-3ft (0.8m), the average period climbs to 7.0 seconds, and ideal wind conditions are present 18% of the time. The swell rose is now distinctly Atlantic: WSW 16.2%, W 14.7%, SW 12.2%, SE 10.1%, with SSW and S adding 5.0% and 3.5%. The southwesterly quadrant is well represented, including a meaningful amount of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) energy from SW and WSW. Wind-wise, NNW remains the dominant offshore direction at 15.2%, while N, NW and WNW add another 19.2%. This is also a wetter month, with 2.74mm/day of rain, water cooling to 18.2°C and air at 16.5°C. When a deep low pressure system stalls in the Gulf of Cadiz, Tavira's southeast-facing banks light up with clean, punchy waves.
Average Spot conditions at Tavira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tavira 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 Tavira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tavira 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 Tavira.