Conditions at Porto da Cruz in November
November: Consistent Autumn Power
November is one of the most reliable months for serious surf at Porto da Cruz. Average wave heights run around 8ft (2.4m) with 12.0s periods, driven by strong low-pressure systems spinning across the North Atlantic. Swell direction data shows NNW at 23.8%, NW at 15.3% and N-NNE at 15.3%, giving a broad mix of north and northwest groundswell. Offshore wind windows remain generous at 25%, and the wind rose shows a healthy share of SSW-SW flow alongside the usual NE trades. This makes November a prime month for clean, powerful surf in the 6-10ft (1.8-3m) range, often with periods exceeding 15s during deep Atlantic lows. Water temperature is a pleasant 21.3°C, air averages 19.8°C, and precipitation rises to 1.51mm/day, signaling the return of wetter, more dynamic weather.
Average Spot conditions at Porto da Cruz in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto da Cruz 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 da Cruz for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto da Cruz 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 da Cruz.