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Conditions at Punta Banco in November
November: The Green Season Winds Down, But Does Not Give Up
November is a transitional month, and it still feels a lot like the low season. Average swell height dips slightly to 3-4ft (1.0m), the period slips to 12.5s - the shortest of the year - and ideal wind remains at a lowly 7%. The swell direction is once again dominated by SSW (95.2%) with a few SW pulses (4.7%). Most waves fall in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) brackets, split 54.8% and 39.5%, respectively. Rain is still heavy at 8.46mm/day, air temperature sits at 24.9°C, and water temperature hits its annual low at 27.8°C. The final weeks often bring the first true northeast trade pulses of the dry season, so keep an eye on the forecast - the cleaner windows are starting to return.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Banco in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco.