Conditions at Praia da Barra in November
November: Prime Time on the Atlantic
November is pure prime time at Praia da Barra. Average swell height is a robust 7ft (2.2m), period reaches 11.9s, and offshore winds blow 47 percent of the time. The swell mix is a healthy blend of NW, WNW and NNW, with W energy also contributing. These are proper groundswells rolling off the deep North Atlantic, often with long gaps between sets and a lot of power on the face. The Ria de Aveiro sandbars can focus the energy into steep, rippable walls, especially with the offshore NE/ENE/E wind regime that strengthens dramatically in November. Water temp drops to 16.0°C and rain becomes more frequent at 4.48 mm/day. If you have only one month to chase waves on this stretch of coast, November is a strong candidate.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Barra in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra.