Conditions at Getxo in November
November: Winter Returns
November brings back serious winter power. Average height grows to 6ft (1.8m) and period reaches 11.8s, while the direction spread shifts: NW contributes 34.8%, WNW 21.4% and NNW 11.1%. The storm track becomes more active and precipitation ramps up to 4.60mm/day - the wettest month of the year. Air temperatures fall to 13.0°C and water to 15.9°C, so the full wetsuit is back. Ideal wind windows remain high at 46%, and with a mix of mid-latitude cyclones and occasional Atlantic lows, Getxo can see consistent, powerful groundswell. The main challenge is the weather: rain, wind and shifting storm systems demand flexibility, but the reward is excellent surf on the right day.
Average Spot conditions at Getxo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Getxo 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 Getxo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Getxo 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 Getxo.