Offshore Stays

Surf Aljezur in November

Surfing Aljezur in November: in the main surf season, air around 14°C, sea around 18°C, 2.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

14°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

2.9 mm/day

Wind

17 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.2 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.4 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in November, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Aljezur in November

Offshore of Aljezur, waves in November average 2.2 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.4 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

November in the context of Aljezur's surf season

Aljezur's main surf season runs April–June, September–November. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Aljezur?
Yes — November falls in Aljezur's main surf season (April–June, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Aljezur in November?
About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Aljezur in November?
Air temperature averages 14°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 37.5°N 9.0°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.