Conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in November
November: Building Toward Winter
November is a serious surf month, with the North Atlantic storm track now firmly established. Average swell is 9.2ft (2.8m) and the period expands to 11.8s, putting plenty of power into the water. The direction is again dominated by the WNW sector (12.1%), NW (9.9%) and NNW (8.7%), while swells from the west (5.2%) add further consistency. Stronger and more frequent low-pressure systems mean bigger waves, but they also bring weather. Precipitation peaks at 4.87mm/day and air temps drop to 11.5°C. The wind is reasonably favorable - southwesterly flow is common, with SSW (11.9%), S (9.8%) and SW (9.3%) creating 32% ideal conditions. Water temps are still comfortable at 15.1°C. November can offer some of the heaviest, most firing sessions of the year if the storm tracks align.
Average Spot conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira.