Offshore Stays

Surf Nazaré in November

Surfing Nazaré in November: in the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 17°C, 3.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

3.4 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.5 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.9 m (13 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 Nazaré in November

Offshore of Nazaré, waves in November average 2.5 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.9 m (13 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 Nazaré's surf season

Nazaré's main surf season runs September–February. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Nazaré?
Yes — November falls in Nazaré's main surf season (September–February).
How warm is the sea in Nazaré in November?
About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Nazaré in November?
Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 3.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 39.5°N 9.5°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.