Conditions at Praia da Rocha in November
November: Storm Season Ramps Up
November is when the Atlantic storm track starts firing at full volume. Average swell height rises to 3.9ft (1.2m), period reaches 11.6s, and the optimal S-SSW-SW-WSW window reaches its maximum for the year at roughly 14% of wave energy. WSW alone contributes 6.9%, with SW adding 3.7% and SSW/S more than 3%. This is the month when direct southwesterly groundswell most often hits Praia da Rocha square in the face, producing punchy sandbar peaks. Ideal offshore wind is 39%, and the NNW (20%) plus N-NNE-NE-ENE family provides plenty of clean-air chances between Atlantic fronts. Expect the wettest conditions of the year with 2.95mm/day of rain, air temperature 16.7°C and water temperature 17.7°C. The forecasts are wild and rewarding.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Rocha in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha.