Conditions at Salgueiros in November
November: Wet, Wild and Consistent
November is a serious surf month. Swell averages 5ft (1.5m) with period 11.7s, and the North Atlantic storm track is in full swing. WNW swell accounts for 43%, NW 26%, and W 15%, producing consistent, powerful overhead lines on the better sandbars. The likelihood of 6ft+ (2m+) swell pulses rises significantly.
Offshore wind is favorable 45% of the time, one of the year's highest marks. This is driven by the active synoptic pattern - storms sweeping through the Atlantic and high pressure nosing into Iberia. Expect wet, windy, wild conditions at times, but all-time sessions between fronts. Water temp is 15.5°C, air averages 13.3°C, and rain is plentiful. Time to break out the 4/3mm again.
Average Spot conditions at Salgueiros in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros.