Conditions at Cova da Alfarroba in November
November: Deep Winter Storm Track
November is one of the most consistent months for quality surf at Cova da Alfarroba. Average swell is 8ft (2.5m) and the period is back up to 12.1 seconds, with a clear NW (21%), NNW (16%), and WNW (14%) dominance. There is also more westerly and southwesterly energy in the mix (W 5%, WSW 2%, SW 1%), reflecting the stormy nature of the month. Ideal S/SSW/SW wind conditions still occur 26% of the time, but the heavy rainfall (3.39mm/day) and volatile frontal passages mean you have to work for your sessions. Air temps cool to 15.0°C, water drops to 16.7°C, and the combination of winter wave heights and ocean temperatures calls for booties and a 4/3 hooded suit. When a low-pressure center stalls southwest of Portugal, this beach can produce epic, hollow, heavy waves.
Average Spot conditions at Cova da Alfarroba in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cova da Alfarroba 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 Cova da Alfarroba for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cova da Alfarroba 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 Cova da Alfarroba.