Conditions at Lafitenia in November
November: Full Winter Momentum
November is a full-on winter surf month. The average swell height jumps to 1.6m (5.2ft) with an 11.9s period, and the storm track across the North Atlantic is in full swing. WNW swells account for 40.9% of the distribution, NW adds 35.9%, and the bay fills with consistent 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves. The heavier swells are no longer exceptions; they are the standard. Lafitenia's northwest exposure means these swells arrive with almost no refraction loss, producing powerful peaks and long, walled-up rides.
Ideal wind remains strong at 35%, with southern quadrant offshore winds occurring often as low pressure systems cross the Bay of Biscay. The main challenge in November is weather: precipitation averages 4.76mm/day, making it the wettest month of the year, and the stormy conditions can bring periods of strong W/NW onshore wind. Yet when the wind clocks south between systems, the surf turns on. Water temperature drops to 15.5°C and air temperatures average 12.2°C, so a solid winter wetsuit is required. November is for committed surfers who are ready to trade cold rain for heavy, serious waves.
Average Spot conditions at Lafitenia in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lafitenia 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 Lafitenia for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lafitenia 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 Lafitenia.