Conditions at Isla de Santa Marina in November
November: Winter Is Coming, Fast
November is another top-tier month as winter sets its sights on the Iberian north coast. Average swell height jumps to 1.9m (6ft), with periods of 11.9s providing heavy, powerful surf. The wave rose remains firmly in the NW sector - NW 41 percent, WNW 17 percent, NNW 13 percent - and the height distribution shows a real spread into the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) range. When a strong storm develops, the beach can see well-overhead, pumping conditions.
Wind is more volatile. Ideal surf wind sits at 43 percent, with S and SSW winds offering the cleaner, softer windows and W/WNW winds accompanying the deepest lows. Rain is at its highest monthly average (4.5mm/day) as frontal systems barrel across the region. Water temperature drops to 16.0°C, and air averages 12.6°C. November rewards the committed - the surf is often big and powerful, with serious potential for epic sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Isla de Santa Marina in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla de Santa Marina 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 Isla de Santa Marina for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla de Santa Marina 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 Isla de Santa Marina.