Conditions at Zavial in November
November: Peak Season Arrives
November is one of Zavial's most dependable months. Average swell runs 6-7ft (1.8-2.1m) with 12.0 second periods, and the direct south-southwest component reaches some of the highest percentages of the year (about 2.4%). That might not sound like much, but it is enough to give the SSW-facing beach frequent, correctly angled groundswell between the dominant WNW/NW pulses. The wind is mostly from the NNW (22.4%) and NNE (7.8%), while ideal wind holds at 38%. Rain is heavier at 2.95mm/day, water temp cools to 17.8°C, and air temps range 8.8-24.7°C. With active low pressure over the eastern Atlantic, this is when Zavial starts to deliver big, hollow, powerful waves on a regular basis.
Average Spot conditions at Zavial in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zavial 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 Zavial for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zavial 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 Zavial.