Conditions at Bunkers in November
November: Grit and Power
November delivers consistent winter-grade surf. Average swell height is 6ft (1.9m) with a 7.2s period, and the W-WNW-NW sector contributes around 27% of all wave energy, with strong support from WSW and SW. The wave heights are substantial, with many sets in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, and the periods are punchy enough to make the beach break feel alive.
Winds are at their most favorable balance of the season. Offshore east-to-south-southeast winds reach 28.6%, the highest of any month, while onshore W/WNW winds drop to 25.5%, leaving a 19% clean-surf window. Storm fronts roll through quickly, so you need to be sharp: the best days are often the day after a low has passed, with fresh offshore flow and fading swell. Air temps average 6.4°C and water temp drops to 9.2°C, so winter rubber is back.
Average Spot conditions at Bunkers in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bunkers 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 Bunkers for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bunkers 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 Bunkers.