Conditions at Cap Gris-Nez in November
November: Best Odds, Punchy Seas
November offers the highest ideal-wind frequency of the year at 8%, along with average height of 3ft (0.9m) and period of 5.1s. The wave rose is more evenly distributed than January: SW leads at 16.7%, SSW is 12.2%, WSW 11.4%, but the north window remains a valuable 26%, with NNE (7.1%), NNW (7.2%) and NE (5.3%) all delivering. Crucially, the NNW and NNE sectors hold more 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves, which is exactly what this coast needs. Wind data show S (9.1%), SSW (9.3%) and SW (10.7%) combining for a strong offshore signal, giving surfers the best chance of clean, short-period walls. Rain is more frequent at 2.92mm/day, air averages 9.2°C and water drops to 12.6°C. November rewards the dedicated: every passing Channel low has the potential to set up an offshore NE/NNW pulse, and when it does, Cap Gris-Nez can fire for a windswell beach break.
Average Spot conditions at Cap Gris-Nez in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cap Gris-Nez 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 Cap Gris-Nez for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cap Gris-Nez 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 Cap Gris-Nez.