Conditions at Lagoa de Albufeira in November
November: Firing Lines and Cold Fronts
November delivers some of the best wave quality of the year at Lagoa de Albufeira. The average swell height is 1.7m (5-6ft) with a healthy long-period 11.9s, and the direction mix is split almost evenly between WNW (30.0%) and NW (30.4%), with W adding 10.9%. The height distribution shows significant percentages in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, meaning powerful, head-high to well-overhead waves are common. When an Atlantic low deepens near the Bay of Biscay or the western approaches, these WNW and NW swells hit the exposed beach with real intensity.
Wind conditions improve distinctively. Ideal surfing wind is observed 27% of the time, and while NNW remains the most frequent wind at 18.5%, the offshore E/SE quadrant makes a strong showing. Air temperatures cool to 15.6°C (min 7.3°C, max 22.8°C), precipitation rises to 3.01 mm/day, and the water drops to 16.9°C. November is prime time: the consistency is high, the periods are long, and the cold fronts that sweep through often set up excellent offshore post-frontal sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Lagoa de Albufeira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagoa de Albufeira 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 Lagoa de Albufeira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagoa de Albufeira 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 Lagoa de Albufeira.