Conditions at Hondarribia in November
November: Riding the Winter Express
November is a serious surf month for Hondarribia. Average swell height climbs to 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period rises to 11.8s-the North Atlantic is now in full machine mode. The swell rose is again dominated by NW (32%) and WNW (27%), with NNW at 9%, and there is a healthy chunk of 1.5m to 2.5m (5-8ft) waves on the table. This is the month when the storm door really opens and the surf can stay solid for days at a time.
The wind regime is mixed. S at 12% is the most common direction, with W at 11%, SSE at 8%, and SSW at 8%. The ideal offshore window runs 30% of the time-not the highest number, but the frequent south/southwest winds in the wake of passing lows give you plenty of opportunities to find clean conditions. The key is to stay flexible: when a low is approaching, the S/SSE flow can be too strong; when it is sitting over northern Europe, the S/SW window opens up with superb winter waves.
November is wet and moody-air temps average 12.2°C, water 16.0°C, and rainfall is the year's highest at 4.76 mm/day. Expect periodic storms, river runoff, and surf duty in a proper winter wetsuit. This is committed surfing, and the rewards are considerable.
Average Spot conditions at Hondarribia in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia.