Conditions at Santana in November
November: Transition Month with Windows
November is the last call for reliable southern swell before winter trades take over. The average wave period eases to 11.5s, but SSW (21%) and SW (16.8%) still combine with S (7.4%) for nearly 50% southern energy. Most waves land in the clean, rippable 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with fewer bigger sets than October. The average swell height sits around 3.9ft (1.2m), and the southern pulses that do arrive have enough period to produce quality rides.
Wind quality is still decent-ideal surf wind is 25%-but the ENE/NE trades are rebuilding quickly, accounting for over 77% of wind observations. The key is catching the early-morning offshore windows before the trade wind ramps up. Air temps average 27.3°C, water temp drops slightly to 27.4°C, and rain eases to 3.28mm/day. November rewards flexible surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Santana in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santana 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 Santana for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santana 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 Santana.