Conditions at Gaztetape in November
November: Winter's Forerunner
November announces the imminent return of winter. Average swell height climbs to 1.9m (6ft) and period to 11.8s, with the NW (32%) and WNW (27%) sectors once again feeding the beach. The distribution shows a strong core of 1-2.5m (3-8ft) surf, and the percentage of overhead-plus waves grows steadily. Ideal wind occurs 42% of the time, with S and SSW winds combining for over 26% of all observations. Conditions are dynamic: the Atlantic lows bring rain, wind, and swell, but they also set up the clean, offshore windows that make Gaztetape such a special sandbar. This is a prime month for committed surfers.
Air temps cool to 12.9°C, water drops to 16.1°C, and rainfall is the heaviest of the year at 4.87 mm/day. Get your hoods and booties ready.
Average Spot conditions at Gaztetape in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape.