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Conditions at Playa Escondida in November
November: Transition Back to Cleaner Surf
November shows the first clear signs of the dry-season return. Average swell drops to 1.2m (4ft), period eases to 12.4s, and SSW remains the engine with 91.6% of the energy. The size distribution is mostly 3-5ft (1-1.5m) at around 76%, with about 10% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, so it stays fun and rippable.
Clean-wind windows improve to 42%, and while SSW and SSE still lead the wind rose, the return of light NNW/NNE flow signals the end of the messy wet-season pattern. Rainfall eases to 6.37mm/day, air temperature is 25.2°C, and water temperature is 27.9°C. November is a great month for quality over quantity.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Escondida in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida.