Conditions at Ponta do Paul in November
November: Heavy Water and Deep Runs
November is one of the most consistent months of the year. The average swell is 8ft (2.4m) and the period sits at 12.0s, with a solid 23.8% of energy from the NNW and 15.3% from the NW. More importantly, 1.5-2.5m waves dominate the distribution, meaning Ponta do Paul is regularly in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) range. True W/WSW/SW swell is still a small slice, but the Atlantic low-pressure conveyor is running at full capacity and the raw energy is undeniable.
Ideal wind is 41%, with NE at 17.2% and NNE at 15.4% as the primary offshore directions. Air temperature averages 20.0°C, water drops to 21.6°C and precipitation increases to 1.51mm/day. Winter is knocking; the surf is heavy, the sandbars are moving, and Ponta do Paul is charging.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta do Paul in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul.