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Conditions at Ollie's Point in November
November: Trade Winds Rebuild and Swell Transitions
November is a transition month in both wind and swell. The average period drops to 11.5s as southern hemi groundswell starts to fade, but favorable S (7.4%), SSW (21.0%) and SW (16.8%) swell still combine for around 45 percent of the wave energy. ENE swell also returns strongly at 15.0 percent, with NE at 6.5 percent, as the winter trade wind regime begins to re-establish. Wave heights remain mostly in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, with SSW taking the lead in that class at 14.0 percent and SW at 11.2 percent. The NE trade wind is rebuilding fast - 56.0 percent of the time - but many of those winds are in the cleaner 10-20kph range, and ideal wind conditions still run at 57 percent. Rain eases to 4.01 mm/day, water temperature drops a touch to 27.4°C, and air temperatures average 25.6°C. Expect good mornings with consistent SSW/SW lines before the winter windswell takes full control.
Average Spot conditions at Ollie's Point in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ollie's Point 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 Ollie's Point for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ollie's Point 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 Ollie's Point.