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Furadouro • Statistics for November

Conditions at Furadouro in November

November: Winter Fires Up

November builds on October's momentum. Average swell height is 5ft (1.5m), period reaches 11.7s, and the longest-period, most powerful swells of the season become regular features. The directional mix is peak winter: WNW 42.8%, NW 25.7%, W 15.3%, with a strong percentage of waves in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. Ideal wind rises to 44%, one of the best of the year, as continental high pressure and Atlantic lows combine to create productive offshore wind windows. The wind rose shows a diminishing NNW flow at 14.5% and an increased E/SE component. Water temperature cools to 15.8°C, air temps average 13.3°C, and precipitation averages 4.77 mm/day. Winter wetsuits are now standard, and Furadouro is firing with regularity.

Average Spot conditions at Furadouro in November

Swell history for November

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for November

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Furadouro 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 Furadouro for your next trip in November.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Furadouro 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 Furadouro.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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