Is November a good month to surf Ericeira?

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

How warm is the sea in Ericeira in November?

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

What is the weather like in Ericeira in November?

Air temperature averages 14°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.

Surf Ericeira in November

Surfing Ericeira in November: in the main surf season, air around 14°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

14°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

3.1 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.3 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.5 m (12 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 Ericeira in November

Offshore of Ericeira, waves in November average 2.3 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.5 m (12 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 Ericeira's surf season

Ericeira's main surf season runs March–May, September–November. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Ericeira?: Yes — November falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Ericeira in November?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Ericeira in November?: Air temperature averages 14°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.