Is November a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

Yes — November falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November?

About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November?

Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November: in the main surf season, air around 20°C, sea around 22°C, 1.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

20°C

Sea temperature

22°C

Rain

1.4 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.3 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.3 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 22°C in November, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), 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 3.3 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 Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: Yes — November falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November?: About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in November?: Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.