Is November a good month to surf Cascais?

Yes — November falls in Cascais's main surf season (March–April, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Cascais in November?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Cascais in November?

Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Cascais in November

Surfing Cascais in November: in the main surf season, air around 16°C, sea around 17°C, 3.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

16°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

3.1 mm/day

Wind

21 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 17°C in November, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Cascais in November

Offshore of Cascais, 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 Cascais's surf season

Cascais's main surf season runs March–April, September–November. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Cascais?: Yes — November falls in Cascais's main surf season (March–April, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Cascais in November?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Cascais in November?: Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.