Conditions at Faja da Areia in November
November: Full Power
November locks in the winter pattern with conviction. Average swell climbs to 8ft (2.4m) with a 12.0s period, and the directional spectrum is packed with NNW at 23.8% and NW at 15.3% groundswell. Storms in the North Atlantic are now frequent and strong, and Faja da Areia's open NNW exposure catches the best of it. Expect powerful, long-period lines with plenty of size, especially when the period climbs past 12s.
The ideal wind window expands to 33%, and the surface winds become more variable as low-pressure systems shuffle across the eastern Atlantic. NNE winds still appear, but the stronger offshore sectors from SW and WSW also become more common, creating cleaner days with peaky, hard-driving surf. Water temperature cools to 21.2°C, air averages 19.8°C, and rain increases to 1.51 mm/day. This is a month to start taking the winter surf seriously.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Areia in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia.