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Conditions at El Silencio in November
November: Smaller Swell, Still Waiting for an Offshore
November marks a definite step down in size as the storm tracks migrate south. Average swell height drops to around 5ft (1.6m), while the period holds at 13.0s. SSW swell dominates even more heavily at 91%, with a strong concentration of waves in the 3-6.5ft (1-2m) classes. The heaviest 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) energy is less frequent than in winter - only about 12% - so surfers trade raw power for a more user-friendly wave, especially on the inside bars.
Unfortunately, ideal wind conditions remain scarce at just 1%. The windrose is characterized by S at 32%, SSW at 41% and SW at 20%, with a growing share of 10-20kph winds from SW and SSW. Water temperature starts to recover at 16.1°C, while air temperatures warm to 17.9°C. As summer approaches, the increasing afternoon sea breeze will often put a cap on quality, but the long period and cleaner swell direction mean November can still deliver fun, rippable waves in the early mornings.
Average Spot conditions at El Silencio in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Silencio 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 El Silencio for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Silencio 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 El Silencio.