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Conditions at Punta Miramar in November
November: Clean Trades and Rebuilding Sizes
November marks the transition back to the dry season and the return of clean, offshore trade winds. Average swell drops to 1.1m (3.5ft), but the period is still strong at 12.9s and direction remains southwest-heavy: SSW 71.4%, SW 9.4%, S 14.7%. Optimal directions account for around 81% of the energy, so the waves that do come will have good shape. The trade wind machine kicks back in, with ENE 35.5%, E 15.6% and NE 10.5%, and ideal wind frequency jumps to 74%, tied for the highest of the year. Rainfall drops to 3.90mm/day, water cools to 27.8°C, and air temperatures stay warm at 27.4°C. It is a notch below summer swell heights, but the glassy, groomed conditions make it an excellent month for fun, hassle-free surfing.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Miramar in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Miramar 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 Punta Miramar for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Miramar 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 Punta Miramar.