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Conditions at Playa Marbella in November
November: The Trades Return
November marks the dramatic turn back toward the dry season. The Papagayo winds are back - NNE jumps to 13%, NE to 21.9% and ENE to 9% - and the ideal-wind index rebounds to 63%, making the beach break noticeably cleaner than just a few weeks earlier. Swell is still generous and directional: SSW holds at 64.7% share with SW at 18.4%, though average heights ease to 4-5ft (1.3m) and period settles at 12.5s. Rain drops to 4mm/day and the water temp cools to a delightful 27.8°C (82°F). This transition month provides a perfect balance of green-season consistency and dry-season cleanliness - an excellent time to score uncrowded dawn patrols.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Marbella in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Marbella 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 Marbella for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Marbella 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 Marbella.