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Conditions at Lobitos in November
November: Transition Back to Cleaner Conditions
November begins the slow return to cleaner surf. Average swell eases to 1.6m (5ft), with the period still a solid 13.5s. SSW (82.7%) continues to dominate, but SW gains more presence at 14.1%, and the 2-2.5m fraction drops to 7.5%. The mix is a little more westerly, which can wrap slightly better around the north-facing point than the pure SSW months.
Wind conditions improve to 50% ideal, with S (41.5%), SSE (23.2%) and SSW (24.6%) still dominant but fewer extreme wind events than in mid-winter. It remains dry, with an air temp of 21.6°C and a water temp of 20.7°C. The waves can be clean and consistent on the right days, and the transition is beginning to favor surf quality.
Average Spot conditions at Lobitos in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lobitos 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 Lobitos for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lobitos 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 Lobitos.