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Conditions at Pichilemu in November
November: The Pacific High Takes Over
November sees the subtropical high-pressure regime take full control of Pichilemu. The average swell holds at 1.6m (5.2ft) with a 12.4s period, which is still well within the powerful, long-period category. Swell direction remains west-heavy with 57.9% from the WSW and 34.9% from the SW, distributing wave heights mostly in the rippable 1-2m (3.3-6.6ft) range. The wind pattern is spectacular for surf: ideal offshore conditions 72% of the time, with the SW quadrant alone accounting for 36.7% and SSW adding another 24.6%. N/NNE onshore winds drop to their lowest levels of the year. Air temperatures climb to 15.2°C, water edges up to 12.7°C and precipitation drops to just 0.30mm/day. Eager crowds start to grow, but the surf quality more than justifies the lineup.
Average Spot conditions at Pichilemu in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pichilemu 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 Pichilemu for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pichilemu 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 Pichilemu.