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Conditions at Playa Grande in November
November: Transition Back to Trade-Wind Perfection
November is the turning point where the dry season begins to reassert itself. The ideal wind score jumps back up to 75%, and NE/ENE trade winds strengthen, producing much cleaner surface conditions at Playa Grande. The average swell height is 1.3m (4-5ft) and the period is 12.5s, with SSW still supplying 54.7% of the energy and SW adding 15.8%. At the same time, small pulses of NE and NNE swell begin to reappear, adding variety and secondary lines to the lineup.
Rainfall drops to 4.10mm/day and water temperature cools slightly to 27.5°C, signaling the transition to the high season. November is an excellent month for surfers who want the wave heights of the green season but with cleaner, more reliable winds. The west-facing sandbars pick up the SSW/SW groundswell efficiently, and the better offshore flow keeps the peaks more organized.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.