Conditions at Playa de Famara in November
November: Building Swell and Better Chances Offshore
November brings a noticeable step up in both size and consistency. Average swell height rises to 1.5m (4.9ft) and the period holds at 11.7s, so the North Atlantic is awake and sending organized energy. The direction mix remains Famara-friendly: NNW leads at 33.9%, followed by NNE at 22.2%, N at 15.7% and NW at 11.8%. Ideal offshore wind improves to 11 percent, the best since last winter. The trades are still present, with NNE at 27.8% and NE at 21.6%, but the increased frequency of calmer, more variable winds opens the door for cleaner sessions. Rain increases to 0.54mm/day, air temps cool to 20.6°C and water temp is 21.5°C. When a deep Atlantic low tracks northeastward and the pressure gradient relaxes, Famara can deliver excellent 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves with light offshore flow.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Famara in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara.