The countries with the most good surf in November, from three years of wave and wind model data at 1622 spots. Countries are judged on the best third of their spots for each level, good days count more than merely rideable ones, and monsoon months are left out.
El Salvador: prime season, about 22 rideable days and 5 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Sri Lanka: good season, about 16 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Southern Province.
Mexico: good season, about 20 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.0 m, water 27 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Oaxaca, Guerrero.
Indonesia: good season, about 16 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: West Java, East Java.
Japan: good season, about 14 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 23 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Chiba, Miyazaki (Kyushu).
Morocco: good season, about 13 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 20 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit).
Costa Rica: good season, about 15 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.1 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Guanacaste, Puntarenas.
Portugal: hit and miss, about 11 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.4 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Norte, Centro.
Intermediate surfers
Indonesia: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 10 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Sumbawa, East Java.
Mexico: prime season, about 24 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 27 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Oaxaca, Guerrero.
El Salvador: prime season, about 22 rideable days and 8 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Costa Rica: prime season, about 18 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Puntarenas, Guanacaste.
Sri Lanka: prime season, about 21 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Southern Province.
Morocco: good season, about 17 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 20 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit).
Puerto Rico: good season, about 17 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Peru: prime season, about 22 rideable days and 4 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
Advanced surfers
Indonesia: prime season, about 18 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Sumbawa, Lombok.
Canada: prime season, about 17 rideable days and 8 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 10 °C (6/5 mm hooded). Best areas: Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Peru: good season, about 16 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
United States: good season, about 14 rideable days and 5 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: California (Santa Cruz County), Oahu.
Spain: good season, about 12 rideable days and 5 good days, waves around 1.4 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Asturias, País Vasco.
Morocco: good season, about 13 rideable days and 5 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 20 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit).
Australia: good season, about 15 rideable days and 4 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 19 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Western Australia, South Australia.
Réunion: good season, about 16 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 26 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).