Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in November
November: Consistent and Powerful
November is widely considered one of the most reliable months on this stretch of the Portuguese coast. Average swell height climbs to 6-7ft (2.1m) and the period lengthens to 12.0s, bringing powerful, long-period groundswell out of the North Atlantic. NW and WNW directions continue to dominate, with those two quadrants providing just over half the total observations. The ideal wind score jumps to 44 percent, meaning a high percentage of days line up cleanly between the frequent frontal passages. Water temperature cools to 17.0°C, air temperatures drop to 14.5°C, and precipitation rises to 2.66mm/day. The combination of size, period and clean wind makes this an excellent month for bigger-wave surfing at the exposed beach and river-mouth setups.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes.