Conditions at Quepos in November
November: Downswing in Size, Still Onshore
November signals the start of the transition back toward drier conditions, but the surf begins to ease. The average swell height drops to 1.2m (4ft) and the period shortens to 12.4s. The direction goes back to being overwhelmingly SSW (85.3%) with a small SW component, and most waves sit in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class, with only 9% above 1.5m (5ft). This is more of a fun, rippable swell than a heavy one.
Wind remains a challenge, with ideal conditions at 22% and frequent onshore SSW/SW flow. Rain decreases a bit to 6.37mm/day, but the local air is still humid. Water temperature drops to 27.8°C, the coolest of the year, though still perfectly warm. Look for late-month cold fronts that can push offshore NE winds and clean up the lineup.
Average Spot conditions at Quepos in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Quepos 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 Quepos for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Quepos 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 Quepos.