Conditions at Alvor in November
November: Deep Autumn Consistency
November delivers another solid month of surf at Alvor, with an average wave height of 1.2m (4ft) and an average period of 11.6s. The swell distribution in mature autumn mode: WNW 27.8 percent, NW 27.4 percent, W 11.8 percent, WSW 6.9 percent, and SW 3.7 percent, while S/SSW and SSW continue to chip in with direct pulses. Ideal wind is high at 39 percent, thanks to a strong NNW component at 20.0 percent, NNE 7.2 percent, N 4.9 percent, and NE 5.5 percent. Water temperatures slide to 17.7°C, air averages 16.7°C, and rainfall increases to 2.95mm/day - the wettest month of the year. The baroclinic zone intensifies as cold fronts sweep across the Atlantic, and the windows between fronts often feature clean offshores and powerful 12-16s SW groundswell. November at Alvor is not just consistent; it is often the peak of surf quality for the entire year.
Average Spot conditions at Alvor in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alvor 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 Alvor for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alvor 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 Alvor.