Conditions at Prainha in November
November: Storm Trains Roll In
November brings the heaviest and most consistent swells of the fall. Average height is 8ft (2.5m), period is a solid 12.1s, and favorable wind time is 37 percent. The wave rose shows a broad spread: NW (20.6 percent), NNW (15.9 percent), WNW (13.5 percent), W (5.4 percent) and even SW (1.1 percent). This is when long-period, west-angle swells are most likely to light up Prainha's exposed west-facing break, often with double-overhead faces and strong currents.
The atmosphere turns stormy-rainfall peaks at 3.39mm/day, air averages 15.0°C, and water is 16.7°C. Cold-front passages often leave behind rapidly clearing skies and groomed NW swell, making November one of the most consistent months for serious surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Prainha in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Prainha 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 Prainha for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Prainha 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 Prainha.