Conditions at Malhao in November
November: Prime Time with Big Swells and Clean Winds
November is one of the finest months on the Portuguese calendar. Average swell height reaches 2.1m (7ft), average period is 12.0s, and ideal wind conditions hit 42% - a remarkably high number for this time of year. The swell direction is a balanced mixture of NW (29.9%), WNW (20.4%), and W (6.7%), giving Malhao plenty of exposure to the main Atlantic energy corridors. Unlike summer, the wind is often from the east/northeast, with NNE at 9.2%, NE at 7.2%, and ENE at 6.8%, delivering clean, offshore conditions on a west-facing beach. The surf is generally powerful, consistent, and well groomed. Air temps cool to 14.5°C, water temp drops to 17.0°C, and rain becomes more frequent at 2.69 mm/day. If you only surf one month at Malhao, November is a strong contender.
Average Spot conditions at Malhao in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malhao 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 Malhao for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malhao 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 Malhao.