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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in November
November: Summer Heat, Winter Remnants
November is a low-season month with leftovers. Average swell height is 3.6ft (1.1m) and period shortens to 9.9s. The swell direction is still good - S (29.3%), SSE (28.4%) and SE (24.5%) - but the energy is less consistent and more often in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range. Ideal wind falls to 41%, and convective summer rainfall jumps to 6.72 mm/day. Air temps warm to 23.3°C and water temp sits at 20.3°C, so it is a mixed bag. Keep an eye on the synoptic chart; a strong cold front can still light it up for a day or two.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca.