Conditions at Preciosa in November
November: The Winter Train Starts Rolling
November is when Preciosa turns properly seasonal. Average swell height jumps up to 1.6m (5.2ft) and average period climbs to 9.3s as the North Atlantic storm track strengthens. The wave rose shows NE at 33 percent, ENE at 37.2 percent, NNE at 14.1 percent, and N at 1.9 percent - a solid mix of the directions that get the NNE-facing banks moving. There is a noticeable drop in pure E windswell compared with October, which means more organized lines. The wind window tightens back to 30 percent as the trades rebuild, but November is also one of the wettest months of the year with 3.01mm/day of precipitation, so passing cold fronts and troughs can swing wind into the favorable S/SSW/SW sector. Air temperature averages 26.3°C (21.3-33.8°C) and water temperature is 28.2°C. If you pick the right window, November can hand you some of the best swells of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Preciosa in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Preciosa 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 Preciosa for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Preciosa 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 Preciosa.