Conditions at Manly in November
November: Summer's First True Surge
November is when Manly starts firing into full spring/summer mode. Ideal offshore wind jumps to 42%, average swell height holds at 5ft (1.6m), and period sits around 8.3s. The wave directions are broadly distributed across ENE, E, ESE, SE and SSE, with the biggest concentrations in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range. This is not yet consistent W/SW groundswell, but the shorter-period energy combines with clean NE/ENE flow to produce punchy, rippable conditions. Afternoon seabreezes become stronger, so the morning window is golden. Air temperature reaches 19-20°C and water warms to 20°C, signaling the start of Manly's long, reliable surf season. If a Tasman low lines up perfectly to the east, even a small SW wrap can turn these already-fun waves into something special.
Average Spot conditions at Manly in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manly 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 Manly for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manly 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 Manly.