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Conditions at Barrio in November
November: The Amihan Engine Fires Up
November is one of the most important months for Barrio surfers. The average swell height rises to 4.3ft (1.3m), the period stays around 9.9s, and NE swell dominates a massive 61% of the directional spectrum. ENE and NNE add another 34%, meaning almost all the swell energy is arriving from the productive north-eastern quadrant. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band is most common, but 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves are frequent enough to get the heart rate up. The downside is the returning northeast monsoon wind, which starts to blow onshore with more strength. Ideal offshore conditions remain a rare 13%, so the average day will be a mix of solid swell and chop. Patience is key: the classic November swell event with offshore southerly winds is some of the best surf Barrio will see all winter.
Average Spot conditions at Barrio in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barrio 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 Barrio for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barrio 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 Barrio.