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Conditions at Playa Matapalo in November
November: Transitioning Out of the Green Season
November is the closing chapter of the active swell season. Average height eases to 3.3ft (1.0m), with 54.8 percent in the 1.5-3.3ft (0.5-1m) range and 39.5 percent still in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. The period shortens slightly to 12.0s, but the energy remains extended and usable. Swell direction is still 95.2 percent SSW, with 4.7 percent SW to add a bit of a western swing. The wind remains a strong point-ideal 76 percent of the time-with WNW (18.5 percent), W (15.3 percent) and WSW (13.8 percent) all firing. Rain remains significant at 8.46mm/day, and water temperature cools to 27.8°C. Expect a mix of leftover green-season juice and increasing windows of offshore-clean glass.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Matapalo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo.