Conditions at Playa de San Juan in November
November: Winter Engine Kicks In
November is a serious month. The average swell height climbs to 1.5m (5ft) and the average period reaches 11.7s. NNW remains the dominant swell direction at 33.9%, with NNE at 22.2%, N at 15.7% and NW at 11.8%. The 1-2m (3-6ft) range is abundant, and there is a healthy portion of 2-2.5m (6-8ft) sets in the N/NNE sectors. This is proper surf that can hold up on a steep beach break.
The wind picture starts to improve as well. Ideal offshore flow sits at 9%, with light S and SSW winds occasionally showing up between the stronger onshore pulses. NNE and NE winds are still common, 27.1% and 21.6% respectively, but the pattern is more variable than summer. Air temperatures cool to 20.6°C and sea temp to 21.5°C, while precipitation rises to 0.54mm/day. November is a reliable month to start checking the forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de San Juan in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de San Juan 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 San Juan for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de San Juan 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 San Juan.