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Conditions at Penascal in November
November: Swell Pulls Back, Wind Remains Blustery
November signals the beginning of the summer surf reset. Average swell height drops to 1.6m (5.2ft) and the period is 13.0s. Directions are as good as it gets for a southwest-facing spot: SSW delivers 91.5% of the swell, with S (5.2%) and SW (2.4%) making up the rest. Most of the surf is in the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range, with 49.6% at 1.5-2m, making for punchy, rippable waves. Wind, however, remains stuck in its winter pattern. SSW (48.2%) and S (43.5%) are essentially the only wind directions, and ideal offshore wind still records 0%. Light 0-10kph breeze appears more often, but 10-20kph is still common. Air temperatures rise to 17.9°C, sea surface to 16.1°C, and rain stays negligible. There is real potential, but patience remains key.
Average Spot conditions at Penascal in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Penascal 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 Penascal for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Penascal 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 Penascal.