Conditions at Costa da Caparica in November
November: Winter's First Big Push-Consistent and Powerful
November locks in the winter pattern. Average swell height climbs to 1.7m (5-6ft) and periods stretch to 11.9 seconds. The Atlantic is generous: NW and WNW each account for roughly 30%, W contributes 11%, and WSW/SW add another 6%, giving the spot frequent opportunities to light up. The ocean is no longer waiting for a special storm; the regular train of low-pressure systems over the North Atlantic keeps energy marching into the Portuguese coast. Offshore wind days remain common at 42%, with NNE/NE/ENE/E sectors combining nicely through the morning hours. Water temperature cools to 16.9°C and air averages 15.6°C, while precipitation becomes more frequent at 3.01 mm/day. November is for surfers who want heavy, reliable autumn/winter groundswell without the full intensity of January-though the occasional XL swell is definitely on the table.
Average Spot conditions at Costa da Caparica in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Costa da Caparica 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 Costa da Caparica for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Costa da Caparica 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 Costa da Caparica.