Conditions at Ria Formosa in November
November: Prime-Time Reinforcements
November locks in the winter program. Average swell is 3ft (0.9m), period is 10.2s and ideal wind occurs 27 percent of the time. The swell distribution is favorable, with WSW (11.8 percent), SW (8.0 percent), S/SSW (6.1 percent) combining with W (17.8 percent) and WNW (18.1 percent) to produce the most consistent mixed energy of the year. The first truly powerful Atlantic groundswells can push wave heights into the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range on the sets, especially when the low-pressure track sits just west of Portugal. Water temperature cools to 17.9°C and rainfall climbs to 2.83mm/day, but high pressure behind each front regularly delivers the offshore winds Ria Formosa needs. This is one of the best swell months to plan a trip.
Average Spot conditions at Ria Formosa in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ria Formosa 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 Ria Formosa for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ria Formosa 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 Ria Formosa.