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Conditions at Palmarcito in November
November: The Return of the Offshore Norther
November is the turning point back to small-but-clean conditions. The average swell is 1.2m (4ft), the period is 12.7s, and the ideal wind number jumps to 70%, the best of the year. NNE flow becomes a major feature at 23.6%, supported by NW 8.7% and NNW 12.2%, supplying offshore texture and groomed faces. Swell is still overwhelmingly SSW at 80.2%, with S 10.4% and SW 6.1%, and the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class dominates the spectrum. The dry season is returning quickly: rain drops to 1.45mm/day, air is 26.1°C, and water is 29.1°C. November offers quality over quantity.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.