Conditions at Papoa in November
November: Full Winter Mode
November puts Papoa back into full winter mode. The average swell height rises to 2.5m (8ft), the average period reaches 12.1s and the North Atlantic storm track is now firing on all cylinders. Swell direction remains heavily loaded in the favorable band, with NW leading at 20.6%, NNW at 15.9% and WNW at 13.5%. With waves in the 1.5-2.5m range becoming the norm, Papoa turns into a solid, powerful beachbreak with plenty of size for the experienced surfer.
Wind becomes more workable than in spring and summer. Ideal offshore wind is back up to 19%, with the S, SSW, SW and WSW quadrants contributing over 21% of observations. The onshore sector drops to around 33%, meaning clean, ridable conditions are far more common. The trade-off is weather: rainfall jumps to 3.39mm/day, air temperatures cool to 15.0°C and water temperature drops to 16.7°C. November is a serious, high-performance month at Papoa, provided you are ready for the winter push.
Average Spot conditions at Papoa in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papoa 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 Papoa for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papoa 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 Papoa.