Conditions at Scarborough in November
November: Late Spring, More Sea Breeze
By November, the summer sea-breeze pattern is re-establishing itself. Average swell height holds at 2.0m (6-7ft) and period is 12.1s, but ideal wind drops to 21%, matching the summer months. The swell mix is still excellent - SW 48.2%, SSW 19.8% and WSW 9.8% - yet the wind rose shows SSW returning as a dominant force, with S and SW also well represented. This translates into a lot of fresh cross-onshore afternoons. Morning offshore E/ESE and ENE flow can groom the long-period swells into clean peelers before lunch. Air temps rise to 19.2°C, water sits around 19.8°C and rainfall is just 0.91mm/day. Not the worst month, but the window narrows - you have to work the dawn patrol.
Average Spot conditions at Scarborough in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scarborough 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 Scarborough for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scarborough 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 Scarborough.