Conditions at Belharra in November
November: Full Winter in Motion
November is a heavyweight. The average swell is 6ft (1.9m), period 11.8s, and ideal wind 37% - tied near the top of the chart. Swell direction remains dynamic: NW 32.2%, WNW 26.5%, and NNW 9.1%, with W and WSW adding more westerly energy than in high summer. Over a quarter of the waves are in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, and there are frequent pulses over 8ft (2.5m+) as deep lows march across the Atlantic. Wind directions are winter-like, with S (12.2%), SSE (7.7%), and SSW (7.6%) providing plenty of offshore windows. It is the wettest month of the year, averaging 4.76mm/day, so expect passing fronts and rain squalls between sessions. Water temps are 16°C - not yet freezing, but the air is cooling. November often delivers the first true pumping Belharra days.
Average Spot conditions at Belharra in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belharra 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 Belharra for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belharra 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 Belharra.