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Comporta • Statistics for November

Conditions at Comporta in November

November: Prime-Time Groundswell

November is prime time on the Portuguese coast. Average wave height climbs to 5.5ft (1.7m), and the period sits at a powerful 11.9 seconds. WNW and NW each supply about 30 percent of the swell, with W adding 11 percent; the height distribution is shifted solidly into the 3-6ft (0.9-1.8m) and 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) bands. Ideal wind conditions reach 47 percent as low-pressure systems track closer to Iberia, and the wind tables show a mix of offshore NE/ENE/E flow and NNW pulses. The water is still fairly warm at 16.9°C, while air temps drop to 13.9°C and precipitation becomes more frequent at 2.82 mm/day. When a deep Atlantic low aligns with offshore easterly winds, November offers some of the most consistent and powerful surf of the year at Comporta.

Average Spot conditions at Comporta in November

Swell history for November

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for November

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Comporta 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 Comporta for your next trip in November.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Comporta 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 Comporta.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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