Conditions at Avalon in November
November: Summer's First Winds - Short-Period Swell, Small Windows
November is the beginning of the lower-quality summer pattern, but there are still moments to be had. Ideal wind drops to 26%, and the average wave period shortens to 8.1s, tied with December for the lowest of the year. The wave rose is dominated by ENE 18%, E 16%, ESE 15%, SE 17% and SSE 20%, so energy is plentiful but mostly short-period and often locally wind-driven. The wind rose shows a sustained NE/ENE flow plus a strong SSE/S onshore component, while offshore W/NW directions fade. Average wave heights are 1.3m (4.3ft), enough for groveling on a longboard or a small-wave shortboard. Air temp rises to 19.9°C, water temp is 19.9°C, and rain averages 2.83 mm/day. Early mornings before the sea breeze can still be fun, especially during the first east-coast low of the season, but you have to time it well.
Average Spot conditions at Avalon in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Avalon during November. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Avalon for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Avalon for November. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Avalon.