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Conditions at Punta Brava in November
November: Rethinking the Pattern
November is the true transition month at Punta Brava, as the ITCZ shifts south and the dry season machinery starts to spin up. The average swell height eases slightly to 0.9m (3ft), with SSW still the main provider at 90.5% and SW adding 9.4%. The average period compresses a touch to 12.3s, but there is still plenty of long-period muscle in the water. The wind picture improves compared to the core rainy season. While WSW (16.5%), W (21.6%), and WNW (21.4%) are still prevalent, the return of NNE (3.5%) and NE (1.8%) is a sign of the trades rebuilding. Ideal wind conditions climb to 25% of the time, and it's not uncommon to find clean morning windows as land breezes align with the swell. Rainfall remains high at 9.46 mm/day, but the trend is toward sunnier skies. November rewards the patient surfer with improving conditions and fewer crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Brava for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Brava.