Conditions at Sopelana in November
November: Storm Season Hits Full Stride
November does not mess around. Average swell heights rise to 1.8m (6ft) with a powerful 11.8s average period, and the distribution shows a significant amount of energy in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The NW and WNW swells are the prime movers, contributing 56% of the total wave energy. This is also the wettest month of the year, with 4.60mm/day of precipitation, as Atlantic fronts line up and fire across the region. Wind conditions are a mixed bag - ideal winds are only 30%, but S/SSW directions still make up over 20% of the wind distribution. When the offshore wind aligns with a strong NW swell, Sopelana can hold size and offer excellent barrels; when the wind turns W/NW, expect large but stormy conditions. Water temperature falls to 15.9°C and air temp averages 13°C, so it is full-on autumn wetsuit territory.
Average Spot conditions at Sopelana in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sopelana 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 Sopelana for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sopelana 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 Sopelana.