Conditions at La Selva in November
November: Prime Time Begins
November marks the real beginning of La Selva's winter prime. Average swell height climbs to around 5ft (1.5m) and the wave period reaches 9.1s. The favourable N/NNE/NE/NNW directions account for a massive 63% of the total swell, the highest of the year, with NE alone at 39% and NNE at a solid 20%. This is the month when deep North Atlantic low-pressure systems start aiming consistent groundswell at this north-facing coastline, creating powerful, well-defined surf.
Ideal wind days drop to 28%, however, as ENE/E trade winds strengthen again. Still, November's cold fronts are more frequent, and when the wind swings offshore from S/SSW/SW, the combination of size, period and direction is about as good as it gets. Water temperature is 28.3°C, air temperatures average 26.9°C, and tropical showers remain common with 5.39mm per day.
Average Spot conditions at La Selva in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Selva 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 La Selva for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Selva 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 La Selva.