Conditions at Ribeira das Janelas in November
November: Storm Track Direct Hit
November is full-on surf season. Average swells run 7-8ft (2.2-2.4m) with a period of 12.0s, and the North Atlantic storm track is aimed squarely at Portugal. The dominant swell directions are NNW and NW, but the N and NNE sectors also bring substantial, properly directed energy for the beach. Wind is still the key variable: NE winds are common, but ideal offshore wind from the south quadrant clocks in around 19%, giving hope for clean windows. As low pressure systems approach from the Atlantic, the wind often shifts from east/northeast to south and southwest, setting up that coveted offshore flow. Water temperature is 21.4°C, air temperature averages 19.8°C, and November is one of the wettest months at 1.51 mm/day. Keep an eye on the synoptic charts; when the wind swings south, the surf at Ribeira das Janelas can be heavy, powerful and hollow.
Average Spot conditions at Ribeira das Janelas in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ribeira das Janelas 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 Ribeira das Janelas for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ribeira das Janelas 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 Ribeira das Janelas.