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Conditions at Playa Tamarindo in November
November: Trade Winds Return and the Tide Turns
November is the rebirth month. NE winds jump back to 31.2 percent, ENE adds 18.3, and NNE contributes 8.2, pushing the ideal-wind percentage to 72. The rainy season begins to retreat, with precipitation dropping to 4.10mm/day. Swell directions are still dominated by SSW, with S and SW also present, but N/NE sources start reappearing. Average period is 12.5s and surf heights are 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m). The strengthening trades groom the long-period southern swell, while early winter pulses out of the North Pacific become more likely as the month progresses. Water temperature is 27.5°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Tamarindo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.