Is November a good month to surf Florianópolis?

November is outside Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in November?

About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Florianópolis in November?

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 4.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.

Surf Florianópolis in November

Surfing Florianópolis in November: outside the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 23°C, 4.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

23°C

Rain

4.5 mm/day

Wind

17 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From E (90°)

What to wear: with the sea around 23°C in November, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Florianópolis in November

Offshore of Florianópolis, waves in November average 1.4 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the E.

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 Florianópolis's surf season

Florianópolis's main surf season runs March–October. November is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Florianópolis?: November is outside Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in November?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Florianópolis in November?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 4.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.