Conditions at La Salbaje in November
November: Full Winter Mode Returns
November is when La Salbaje drops any pretence of summer. Average swell heights climb to 6ft (1.8m), periods strengthen to 11.8 seconds, and the North Atlantic low-pressure conveyor belt becomes fully active. The swell distribution is robust and heavily northwest-based: NW at 34.8 percent, WNW at 21.4 percent, and NNW at 11.1 percent, with a striking concentration in the 1-2.5m (3-8ft) range.
Wind is the wild card. Pre-frontal S and SSW winds are common at roughly 11 percent each, giving plenty of offshore opportunities, but the stronger W and WNW winds that follow fronts are also prominent and can turn the ocean into a raw, lumpy mess. Ideal wind rings in at 30 percent. Sea temperature drops to 15.9°C, air averages 13°C, and November is the wettest month with 4.6mm of rain per day. It is serious surf season again, and the rewards are big for those who can read the weather windows.
Average Spot conditions at La Salbaje in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje.