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Conditions at Cerro Azul in November
November: Transitioning Toward Smaller Summer Waves
November keeps the quality high but the average wave height eases to 6ft (1.8m) with a 13.0s period. The swell direction remains stubbornly SSW - 81.1% of the total - with S adding 13.0% and SW another 3.1%. The mix of height classes shifts down slightly: 56% in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range and 23% in the 7-8ft (2-2.5m) range, while the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class fills in at around 18%. It is still a very good month, just with a bit more variance in size.
Offshore winds are reliable as ever. S winds blow 47.7% and SSW winds 43.0%, with ideal conditions occurring 97% of the time. Water temperature begins to climb back up to 16.6°C and air temperatures average 17.8°C. November rewards surfers who want consistent, clean, long-period waves without the full intensity of winter.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.