Conditions at El Brusco in November
November: Stormy, Powerful and Consistent
November marks the true beginning of winter in the Bay of Biscay. Swell averages 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m), period 11.9s, and the frequency of storm systems across the North Atlantic is climbing fast. The NW quadrant remains the engine room, with NW, WNW and NNW supplying over 70% of the energy. Importantly, a greater share of that energy sits in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) band, and the over-8ft (2.5m) category starts showing up on a regular basis. The climate is wet and active, with the highest rainfall of the year at 4.45 mm/day, and ideal offshore winds blow 48% of the time - not quite as reliable as December but still excellent. Air temps drop to 12.6°C (min 4.4°C, max 23.7°C) and water temps cool to 15.6°C. November is for surfers who do not mind a little rain in the face in exchange for raw, thumping NW groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at El Brusco in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Brusco 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 El Brusco for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Brusco 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 El Brusco.