Conditions at Cactus in November
November: Spring Scramble, Summer Trades Arrive
November sees summer fast approaching. The average swell height settles back to around 5.6ft (1.7m), the average period shortens to 12.3s, and ideal offshore wind drops to 11 percent. The swell distribution is still remarkably good on paper - SSW at 48.5 percent and SW at 26.4 percent - but the SE/SSE trade winds reassert themselves with over 38 percent of observations, often at 20-30kph. That translates to plenty of rideable but bumpy surf. The water warms to 18.2°C and air temperatures average 19.7°C, so the beach is inviting, but only true glassy dawnies and synoptic offshore windows can bring the Cactus magic. Keep expectations moderate until the autumn switch flips again.
Average Spot conditions at Cactus in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cactus 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 Cactus for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cactus 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 Cactus.