Conditions at Pico da Mota in November
November: Storm Season Cranks Into Top Gear
November is when the Atlantic storm track locks firmly onto Western Europe. Average swell height jumps to 8.2ft (2.5m), with an average period of 12.1s - a powerful, long-period groundswell. The wave rose is led by NW at 20.6%, NNW at 15.9% and WNW at 13.5%, with most waves in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range and a serious share over 8ft (2.5m). The winds are still fickle: ideal conditions are 26% of the time, with NNW (14.2%) and NNE (11.6%) as the dominant onshore/cross-shore winds. However, November's low pressure systems bring frequent southwesterly and southerly wind shifts, and when those offshore winds align with the WNW/NW groundswell, Pico da Mota is world-class. Rain increases to 3.39 mm/day, air temps average 15.0°C, and water temp drops to 16.7°C. This is the month when the big-wave chargers start circling.
Average Spot conditions at Pico da Mota in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pico da Mota 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 Pico da Mota for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pico da Mota 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 Pico da Mota.