Conditions at Albufeira in November
November: Consistent Autumn Groundswell
November locks into a proper winter pattern. Average swell height is 0.9m (3ft), average period is 10.2s, and ideal wind is 29%. The core height class is 0.5-1m (1.5-3ft), with a healthy 1-1.5m (3-5ft) secondary. The S/SW window is at its most influential: S 2.5%, SSW 3.6%, SW 8.0%, with SW carrying size up to the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class. W and WNW still account for about 36% of the swell rose, but the southerly angled swells are far better aligned with Albufeira's exposure and produce the most organized waves. Wind data shows NNW (18.2%) and NW (9.3%) leading the offshore flow, with N and NNE adding 4.7% and 7.2% respectively. Water temperature cools to 17.8°C, air averages 16.0°C, and precipitation is high (2.83mm/day) as frontal systems roll through. This is prime time for fun, powerful sessions in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range.
Average Spot conditions at Albufeira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Albufeira 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 Albufeira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Albufeira 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 Albufeira.