Conditions at Margara in November
November: Winter Swell Rebuilds
November brings a serious jump in energy. The average wave height climbs to 5.5ft (1.7m), the period lengthens to 6.5s, and the swell direction mix becomes much healthier. NE dominates at 41.8%, ENE drops to 26.8%, and NNE jumps to 20.3%, with N at 3.5% and NNW at 1.5%. Waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range are common, and there are 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets mixed in, particularly from the NE/NNE quadrant. This is when North Atlantic cold fronts and low-pressure systems start firing more regularly, and Margara can suddenly go from average to solidly good. The trades are still present, with E at 34.5%, ENE at 28.5% and ESE at 13.1%, and ideal offshore wind arrives 37% of the time. Air temperature averages 26.4°C, water is 28.4°C, and rainfall is 4.85 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Margara in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Margara 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 Margara for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Margara 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 Margara.