Conditions at Mindelo in November
November: Serious Winter Swells Arrive
November delivers serious winter swell. Average height is 7.9ft (2.4m) with an 11.6s period, and ideal wind is 45 percent, the second highest of the year. Swell direction is more balanced than midwinter: NW 19.4%, WNW 16.6%, NNW 11.8%, W 6.5%, with WSW 2.9% and SW 1.9%. The wind is often offshore from the east/northeast, with E at 9.2%, NNE 7.8%, NE 5.7%, ENE 6.5%, while S and SSW winds can bring stormy conditions. The deepening Icelandic Low drives a series of fronts toward Portugal, so expect long-period groundswell and proper surf. Water temp is 15.3°C, air temp averages 12.6°C, and precipitation is the highest of the year at 5.03 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mindelo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mindelo 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 Mindelo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mindelo 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 Mindelo.