Conditions at Johanna in November
November: Unstable Spring Shoulder
November is a transition month in the true forecast sense: just when the ocean feels like it is settling down, a late-season low will fire up and remind you. Average swell height drops to 2.4m (8ft), period to 12.0s, but the direction is still favorable - SW 34.1%, WSW 12.9%, SSW 10.8%, S 3.0%. The dominant wave height class remains 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft), with the occasional XXL pulse from the southwest.
Ideal wind drops back to 25%, and the N through ENE offshore quadrant accounts for only about 14% of the wind rose. The subtropical ridge is re-establishing, so expect a mix of morning offshore, afternoon seabreeze, and occasional strong spring fronts. Water temp has warmed to 15.2°C, average air temp is 14.0°C, and rainfall is 2.26 mm/day. Quality varies week to week, but the early season autumn-like days are well worth chasing.
Average Spot conditions at Johanna in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Johanna 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 Johanna for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Johanna 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 Johanna.