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Conditions at Chicama in November
November: Spring Into Consistency
November is a clear step up in quality. Ideal indicators jump to 72 percent, and the wind field becomes noticeably lighter and more manageable. Swell averages 1.5m (5ft) with a 12.7-second period, and SSW is back in firm control at 78.6 percent, with S swell adding 20.7 percent. The height distribution is well balanced between 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m classes, making for fast, rippable waves along the point.
Air temperature averages 19.4°C, water temperature is starting to climb at 18.1°C, and rainfall is still low at 0.52 mm/day. The combination of longer-period groundswell and lighter morning trades means Chicama is beginning to fire on all cylinders again. November is an excellent shoulder-season pick.
Average Spot conditions at Chicama in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chicama 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 Chicama for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chicama 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 Chicama.