Conditions at Arica in November
November: Smaller Swell, Slower Grind
November sees the seasonal swell machine begin to power down. Average height drops to around 5ft (1.6m), average period shortens slightly to 13.0s, and the percent of waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range jumps to 39.3%. There are still solid days-45.5% of the energy arrives in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class-but the frequency of overhead-plus sets is falling. Swell direction splits almost evenly between SSW (51.5%) and SW (47.3%), keeping the southwest signature. Winds remain locked in from the WSW (48.3%) and W (48.0%), with no measurable ideal offshore flow. The good news is all wind speeds stay in the 0-20kph range, so early-morning surf can be workable, especially for the long-period pulses. Air temp warms to 19.3°C, water to 17.9°C, and the wetsuit thickness starts heading the other direction. Not the crown jewel of the year, but still a consistent, punchy shoulder-season option.
Average Spot conditions at Arica in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arica 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 Arica for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arica 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 Arica.