Conditions at Porto Covo in November
November: Prime Time For Power
November is arguably the most consistent month for quality surf at Porto Covo. Average swell height is 7ft (2.1m), the period is 12.0s, and the storm track is now fully established across the North Atlantic. Swell direction is more balanced than summer: NW (30%), WNW (20%), W (7%) and WSW (2%), with NNW (11%) adding extra size from the north. Wind data show a strong shift back to offshore: ideal east wind occurs 42% of the time, with ENE and E making up a substantial share of the wind rose. That combination means more clean, powerful days at the west-facing beach. Water temperature cools to 17.0°C, air temperature drops to 14.5°C, and November is the wettest month of the year at 2.69mm/day - perfect low-pressure conditions for good surf.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Covo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Covo 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 Covo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Covo 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 Covo.