Conditions at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in November
November: Winding Up Toward Peak Season
November delivers a serious step up in size and period. Average swell heights reach around 6ft (1.7m), with a period of 9.9s, and the S/SSW/SW window sits near 11% of the wave rose. It is not the most abundant direction, but the energy within it is much more substantial: SW swell contributes a large share of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m), with a touch of 8ft-plus (2.5m-plus) activity. The background NW, NNW and WNW swells are everywhere, but this south-facing pocket needs the southerly component, so forecasters will be watching for lows that track along the Azores front rather than storms passing far to the north.
Ideal surf conditions occur only 11% of the time, with onshore S/SSW/SW wind still common. Yet the longer-period groundswell is starting to pack a real punch. Air temperatures cool to 17.7°C (min 12.0°C, max 23.3°C), water temperature is 18.9°C, and rainfall averages 2.81mm/day. November is when the island starts producing serious, heavy, firing waves for those willing to put in the time.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo 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 Caldeira de Santo Cristo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo 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 Caldeira de Santo Cristo.