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Conditions at Pico Alto in November
November: The Lull Starts to Show
November signals a gradual decline in average swell size, down to 5.2ft (1.6m), but the period remains a respectable 13.0s. The directional distribution is almost perfect: SSW swells account for 91 percent of the energy, with small S and SW contributions. The height spectrum is well balanced, with 34 percent in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class, 45 percent in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class, and 12 percent still reaching 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m).
Winds are still stuck in the southerly pattern, with S and SSW making up about 92 percent of observations and no ideal offshore wind. Water temperature begins to recover to 16.1°C, while air temperatures rise to 17.9°C. The surf is less intimidating than winter but remains consistent; the challenge is again finding a morning window with lighter winds before the sea breeze textures things up.
Average Spot conditions at Pico Alto in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto.