Conditions at Altura in November
November: Winter Consistency Builds Steam
November marks the real revival of surf at Altura. Average height moves back up to 2-3ft (0.8m), the mean period reaches 7.0s, and ideal offshore wind jumps to 37 percent, giving the beach a much cleaner and more consistent feel. The directional mix is broad: SE contributes 10.1 percent, SSE 5.2 percent, S 3.5 percent and SSW 5.0 percent, while SW energy at 12.2 percent and WSW/W background add more size potential. On the right days, frontal swells deliver 5-6ft (1.5-2m) waves through the southern window. NNW remains the primary wind at 24.0 percent, with NW adding 10.2 percent, and onshore winds from the south are less frequent than in October. Water cools to 17.5C, air averages 16.5C, and precipitation increases to 2.74 mm/day. November is an underrated month, often delivering quality S/SE swell with the autumn sun still in the sky.
Average Spot conditions at Altura in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Altura 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 Altura for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Altura 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 Altura.