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Conditions at Punta Burica in November
November: Transition Tension
November is caught between the dying wet season and the return of the dry-season trades. The swell remains generous - 4.5ft (1.4m) on average with SSW at 80% and SW at 20% - but the average period shortens to 12.5s, the lowest of the year, reflecting a more mixed tropical and Southern Hemi swell spectrum. Most of the surf is in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range (67%), with about 24% running 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). Wind quality is still poor: ideal conditions only 4%, and W and WSW winds dominate the wind rose. Rain remains around 10.11mm/day, air temps are 26.5°C, and water temps hit their annual low of 27.6°C. Late-month NE trade pulses offer the first real hope for the coming dry season.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Burica for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Burica.