Conditions at Praia da Vieira in November
November: Power, Rain and Big Atlantic Swell
November is arguably the most dependable month for serious surf at Praia da Vieira. The average swell height holds at 7ft (2.1m) with an average period of 12.0s, as the North Atlantic low-pressure conveyor belt runs at full speed. NW dominates at 27.7%, WNW at 20.6%, and the W/WSW component adds an extra 9.2%-all good angles for the open beach. The heavy periods and strong westerly groundswell mean constant overhead-plus conditions, especially when the swell arrives in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) and plus categories. Ideal winds occur 33% of the time, with a mix of north and east winds; however, this is also a wet month at 3.98 mm/day, and rain squalls often accompany the best swell. Water temp drops to 16.4°C and air averages 12.8°C, so pull out the winter rubber and commit to the chase.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vieira in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vieira 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 Vieira for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vieira 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 Vieira.