Conditions at Agua d'Alto in November
November: Cold Fronts and Long-Period Punch
November locks in the winter storm track. Average swell is 2.5m (8ft) with an 11.6s period, and the distribution is weighted heavily toward 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft), with a growing share of >2.5m sets. The deep-water direction data remains NNW/NW-dominated, but the synoptic setup is now consistently sending low-pressure systems across the North Atlantic, and the W/SW swell component is more frequent than it was through late summer.
Again, wind is the gatekeeper. Ideal offshore N-to-ENE flow is around 27%, while SW (7.4%), WSW (7.2%) and SSW (6.7%) winds can disrupt the lines. When the fronts clear and the wind swings north, the combination of 11.6s period and solid southwest groundswell creates serious, powerful surf at Agua d'Alto. Water temperature falls to 19.2°C, air averages 18.2°C, and rainfall is 2.35 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Agua d'Alto in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Agua d'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 Agua d'Alto for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Agua d'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 Agua d'Alto.