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Conditions at Manuel Antonio in November
November: The Low-Wind Lull
November is the trickiest month on the calendar. The average swell height slips to 3.9ft (1.2m) and the average period to 12.4s, while ideal wind plummets to a yearly low of 15%. The swell directions are still favorable-SSW dominates with 85.3%, and SW adds 14.1%-but the wave quality suffers from shorter period and more onshore S/SW wind. Rainfall eases slightly to 6.37mm/day, and the water temperature is the coolest of the year at 27.8°C, though still very warm. It is not a month without waves, but the percentage of clean, glassy surf windows is at its lowest, and the swell has less energy to stand up in the onshore breeze. Dedicated surfers will need to be selective with tides and dawn patrols.
Average Spot conditions at Manuel Antonio in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manuel Antonio 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 Manuel Antonio for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manuel Antonio 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 Manuel Antonio.