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Conditions at Playa Lagarto in November
November: Autumn Transition, Glassy Windows but Trades Returning
November remains a good month, with ideal wind at 75%, but the early signs of the trade-wind season are appearing. NNW winds increase to 22.8%, with N at 7.6% and NNE at 8.3%, while SSW swell still dominates at 82.5% and SW adds 10.3%. The average period drops slightly to 12.3s, so the waves lose a little of their summer punch. Heights average 1.0m, with 42.0% at 0.5-1m and 37.4% at 1-1.5m, plus 3.1% at 1.5-2m. Air temperatures average 26.4°C, water temperature is 28.2°C, and rainfall is 10.90mm/day. The window is still open, but the cleaner conditions tend to come in the mornings before the NNE trades build.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Lagarto in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Lagarto 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 Playa Lagarto for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Lagarto 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 Playa Lagarto.