Conditions at Caldera in November
November: Mending Winds, Fading Swell Machine
November is the transition month back toward the dry season. Precipitation drops to 3.54mm/day, water temperature cools to 28.0°C, and the average swell period lowers to 13.2s. The SSW direction remains the story at 76.8% of all swell, but it is almost entirely below 2ft (0.6m), with no meaningful SW or WSW size to speak of. The wind field begins to recover some offshore character: NNE/NE/ENE/E flow totals about 29%, the highest since April, while S and SSW winds weaken relative to the wet-season peak. This is one of the better months for clean, small, longboard-friendly surf, especially in the mornings before the sea breeze kicks in. Only around 0.3% of the month reaches 2-3ft (0.5-1m), so bring a groveler and a good book.
Average Spot conditions at Caldera in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Caldera 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 Caldera for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Caldera 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 Caldera.