Conditions at Faja dos Cubres in November
November: Gearing Up for Winter
November deepens the winter pattern. Average swell height rises to 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) and the period to 9.9s, with the wave direction pie dominated by NNW (10.5), NW (9.9), WNW (9.2), W (8.6) and WSW (7.2). More of the energy is long-period and north-aligned, which translates into better shape at the fajã. The frequency of Atlantic lows jumps; if a storm tracks just northwest of the Azores, Faja dos Cubres can see 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) groundswell.
Winds become more challenging: ideal surf wind percentage drops to 11 percent. SW (7.9), SSW (7.5), WSW (7.0) and W (6.2) provide offshore flow for many hours, but NNW (8.4) and NW (6.7) act as the onshore spoilers. Water temperature cools to 18.9°C, air to 17.7°C, and precipitation remains high at 2.81 mm/day. November rewards patience-the biggest, cleanest swell often arrives just before a cold front passes and the wind clocks offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Faja dos Cubres in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja dos Cubres 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 dos Cubres for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja dos Cubres 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 dos Cubres.