Conditions at Praia do Norte in November
November: Storm Track Returns
November is a full-on autumn/winter surf month. The average swell height increases to 2.1m (7ft) and the average period reaches 12.0 seconds, meaning powerful long-period swell is once again the norm. NW leads the swell distribution at 27.7%, followed by WNW at 20.6%, NNW at 12.6%, and W at 6.7%. These are proper North Atlantic groundswells generated by deep cyclones tracking toward the Iberian Peninsula, and Praia do Norte feels every bit of that energy.
Wind is more varied, with NNW at 17.6%, ESE at 9.1%, and NNE at 7.9%. The ideal surfing wind percentage improves to 44%, giving more clean windows between the passing weather fronts. Rain becomes more frequent at 3.39 mm/day, water temperature drops to 16.6°C, and air temperatures average 15.0°C. November is a serious, rewarding month for surfers who don't mind a little weather.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do Norte in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do Norte 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 do Norte for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do Norte 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 do Norte.