Conditions at Zurriola in November
November: Storm Season Hits Full Stride
November dives headfirst into the heart of storm season. The average swell rises to 1.9m (6ft) with a solid 11.8s period, and the winds shift decisively in favor of clean conditions. South winds dominate the wind rose at 18.4 percent, SSW adds 8.1, and with the broader southern quadrant (including cross-offshore SSE at 10.1 percent), the ideal wind score reaches 43 percent. The swells are again heavily weighted to the northwest - NW at 32.2, WNW at 26.5 and NNW at 9.1 - and the 2m-plus bands in the W/NW sector expand, bringing a higher probability of powerful, pitching beachbreak waves. This is also the wettest month of the year (4.76 mm/day), a clear sign of how frequently low-pressure systems and occluded fronts are sweeping through the region. Air temps drop to 12.2°C, so the combination of consistent large swell and seasonal weather fronts makes for some of the most memorable, hefty sessions of the year. With water temperature at 16.1°C, a quality wetsuit is still comfortable, but the ocean has definitely regained its winter power.
Average Spot conditions at Zurriola in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zurriola 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 Zurriola for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zurriola 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 Zurriola.