Is November a good time for surfing at Arrifana?
November is a good month for surfing at Arrifana (best: January–March). Waves 2.5 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
Plan your trip to ArrifanaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in November
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Portugal in November →Where to go surfing in November →Schools and camps near Arrifana
- Surfcamp Arrifana 0.4 km
- Arrifana Surf Lodge 1.2 km
- MissionToSurf Portugal - Surfcamp 2 km
- Mayla Surf House 2.5 km
- Nomad Surf Resort - Russo Surf Camp 7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Arrifana?
November is a good month for surfing at Arrifana (best: January–March). Waves 2.5 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Arrifana in November?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Arrifana in November?
About 2.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Arrifana in November?
Around 19°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Fuerteventura – El Cotillo (2.1 m waves), Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (2.1 m waves) & Taghazout (2.2 m waves).
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