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Conditions at Isla Chepillo in November
November: Transition Back to Trades
November is a transition month. The SSW swell machine is still active, with SSW contributing 97.1% of the wave spectrum and 15.4% of waves in the 0.5-1m (1.5-3.3ft) range, plus 1.0% reaching 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft). Average heights sit at 0.4m (1.3ft), but the average period is still short at 8.1s. The wind pattern starts to shift back toward the dry-season regime: NW and NNW flow jumps to 37.3%, while S/SSW/SW/WSW drops to 24.1%. This creates more clean, early-morning windows than in September or October, but the swell is beginning to fade. Ideal surfing conditions remain low at 2%. Air temps average 26.6°C, rain remains heavy at 7.93mm/day, and water temp cools slightly to 28.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Chepillo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo.