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Conditions at Playa Cocles in November
November: The First Whisper of Winter
November marks the beginning of the seasonal turnaround. The average swell height is still modest at 0.8m (2.6ft), and the period is short at 7.1s, but the direction mix tells a promising story. NE remains dominant at 70.5%, but NNE jumps to 19.8% and N to 5.7%, giving the swell a more northerly component that often means better quality and more consistent lines at a NE-facing beach like Cocles. Ideal offshore wind frequency improves to 30%, although NW (33.4%) and NNW (21.7%) still rule the wind rose. The rain is heavy (10.15mm/day), but water is still 28.5°C. As the North Atlantic high starts to build again, the late-November windows start to look like the early-season surf we love.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles.