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Conditions at Playa Madrono in November
November: Transition Back to Cleaner Trade Winds
November marks the turn back toward dry-season surf. The SSW swell machine is still strong - roughly 83 percent of the wave energy arrives from the SSW, with another 10 percent from the SW - and the average period is 12.3s. At the same time, the offshore wind percentage climbs to 56 percent, as NNW and N/NW directions become more frequent.
Rain is still high at 10.90mm/day, air temperatures average 26.4°C, and the water temperature has eased slightly to 28.1°C. Swell heights remain around 3-4ft (1.0m), with most waves in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range. November is a sneakily good month: the quality of the surface is improving while there is still plenty of long-period southern energy in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Madrono in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono.