Offshore StaysWhere to surf in November
23 surf towns in their main surf season in November, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Siargao, around 29°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siargao in NovemberPhilippines | 29°C | 28°C | 1.2 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Weligama in NovemberSri Lanka | 29°C | 27°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Nosara in NovemberCosta Rica | 28°C | 26°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Tamarindo in NovemberCosta Rica | 28°C | 26°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in NovemberSpain | 22°C | 21°C | 1.2 m | all levels |
| Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in NovemberPortugal | 22°C | 20°C | 2.3 m | advanced surfers |
| Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in NovemberSpain | 22°C | 21°C | 1.1 m | all levels |
| Famara (Lanzarote) in NovemberSpain | 22°C | 21°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Azores (São Miguel) in NovemberPortugal | 20°C | 18°C | 2.5 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Taghazout in NovemberMorocco | 19°C | 19°C | 2.0 m | all levels |
| Imsouane in NovemberMorocco | 18°C | 19°C | 2.1 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Sagres in NovemberPortugal | 18°C | 17°C | 2.1 m | all levels |
| Aljezur in NovemberPortugal | 18°C | 14°C | 2.2 m | all levels |
| Essaouira in NovemberMorocco | 18°C | 18°C | 2.0 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Cascais in NovemberPortugal | 17°C | 16°C | 2.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Ericeira in NovemberPortugal | 17°C | 14°C | 2.3 m | all levels |
| Peniche in NovemberPortugal | 17°C | 15°C | 2.5 m | all levels |
| Nazaré in NovemberPortugal | 17°C | 15°C | 2.5 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Mundaka in NovemberSpain | 16°C | 13°C | 1.9 m | advanced surfers |
| Zarautz in NovemberSpain | 16°C | 12°C | 1.9 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| San Sebastián in NovemberSpain | 16°C | 12°C | 1.9 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Biarritz in NovemberFrance | 16°C | 11°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Hossegor in NovemberFrance | 16°C | 11°C | 1.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in November?
- 23 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in November: Siargao (Philippines), Weligama (Sri Lanka), Nosara (Costa Rica), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (Spain), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (Portugal), Corralejo (Fuerteventura) (Spain), Famara (Lanzarote) (Spain), Azores (São Miguel) (Portugal), Taghazout (Morocco), Imsouane (Morocco), Sagres (Portugal), Aljezur (Portugal), Essaouira (Morocco), Cascais (Portugal), Ericeira (Portugal), Peniche (Portugal), Nazaré (Portugal), Mundaka (Spain), Zarautz (Spain), San Sebastián (Spain), Biarritz (France), Hossegor (France).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in November?
- Siargao (around 29°C), Weligama (around 29°C), Nosara (around 28°C). At the cold end, Hossegor sits around 16°C, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
- Where can beginners surf in November?
- Weligama, Nosara, Tamarindo, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Corralejo (Fuerteventura), Famara (Lanzarote), Taghazout, Imsouane, Sagres, Aljezur, Essaouira, Cascais, Ericeira, Peniche, Zarautz, San Sebastián, Biarritz are in season in November and have breaks that suit beginners.