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Conditions at Ponta Preta in November
November: Winter's First Major Pulse
November is arguably the best month of the year for balancing power and quality. Average swell height reaches 1.7m (5-6ft) and the average period jumps to 11.0s, matching the longest periods of the winter season. The waverose shows a healthy spread of N at 21.1%, NNE at 47.1%, NNW at 18.2% and NE at 9.7%, with a significant cluster in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The wind is mostly offshore NE at 60.3%, backed by NNE at 25.0% and ENE at 10.3%, though strong trade days still require a careful tide and wind check. The ideal wind percentage is 19%, a workable ticket in the tropical climate. Water temperature is a warm 26.1°C and air temps are pleasant at 25°C. This is the month when the magic windows of Ponta Preta start lining up more often.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta Preta in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta.