Conditions at Bogliasco in November
November: Prime Time - Consistent SW Swell and Clean Offshore Wind
November restores Bogliasco to its winter rhythm. Average swell height rises to 3ft (0.9m), the average period lengthens slightly to 5.5s, and ideal offshore winds blow 45% of the time. The swell rose shows SW (23.1%) and SSW (12.1%) leading the charge, with NNW (13.8%) and N (9.8%) offering local windswell. More importantly, solid energy is present: roughly 30% of all swells exceed 3ft (1m) and nearly 12% top 5ft (1.5m), with the best SW/SSW pulses often carrying 7-10s periods that make Bogliasco shine.
Wind observations are the best of the autumn. N (21.2%), NNE (18.4%) and NNW (15.5%) dominate the month, giving the beach long stretches of clean offshore conditions. Onshore SSE (9.7%), S (8.8%) and SE (6.3%) are less common. Water temperature has cooled to 18.0°C, air sits at 8.2°C, and precipitation is at its peak (4.47mm/day). This is a high-quality month for the Ligurian coast, with cold fronts generating fresh SW swell and northerly winds grooming the surface.
Average Spot conditions at Bogliasco in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bogliasco 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 Bogliasco for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bogliasco 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 Bogliasco.