Conditions at El Confital in November
November: Storm Track Shifts South
November is a premium month for El Confital. Average swell height climbs to 4ft (1.2m) and the average period reaches 11.9s, with a good share of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) readings from the north-northwest and north-northeast quadrants. While those northern swells are not the exact direction the spot wants, the storm track is now close enough that S/SW and WSW/SW pulses are more likely. The wave data show NNW at 33%, NNE at 20.6%, NW at 15.6% and N at 10.3%; WSW and W add a further 4.8%, which helps the south-facing reef.
Clean wind remains on your side 50% of the time. NE winds lead at 27.9%, with ENE 18.6% and NNE 8.9%. Water temperature cools to 22.5°C, air averages 21.1°C (16.8-26.9°C), and rainfall picks up to 0.93 mm/day. November is one of the most reliable months to find both swell and offshore flow, making it a genuine highlight on the calendar.
Average Spot conditions at El Confital in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Confital 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 Confital for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Confital 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 Confital.