Conditions at Porto Batel in November
November: Winter's Grip Tightens
November locks in the winter pattern with an average swell height of 8ft (2.5m) and a period of 12.1s. Ideal wind is 42% as strong Atlantic storms become more frequent. The wave rose is dominated by NW at 20.6%, NNW at 15.9%, WNW at 13.5% and W at 5.4%, with WSW at 2.0% and SW at 1.1% becoming more present in the direct window. Wind direction is more mixed than in early winter: NNW leads at 16.2%, but southern winds such as S, SSE, SSW and SW all increase, bringing rain and sometimes onshore slop. Air temperature drops to 15.0°C, water to 16.7°C, and precipitation peaks at 3.39mm/day. November is heavy, powerful and serious - expect XXL days and a few washed-out systems, but between fronts Porto Batel can hold some of the most memorable waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.