Conditions at Borkum in November
November: Gritty North Sea Gold
November is another high-quality month, with an average swell height of 4ft (1.2m), an average period of 6.3s, and ideal wind at 13% - tied with October for the highest of the year. The swell directions are very well distributed: NNW leads at 13.9%, followed by NW at 10.8%, WNW at 9.4%, W at 9.1%, WSW at 9.0% and SW at 9.0%. This variety is crucial because it means the North Sea is being driven by multiple low pressure systems, not just a single storm track. The wind rose favours SSW at 13.7%, SW at 11.1% and S at 9.5%, so offshore conditions are common. There is more 2m+ swell in the data, especially from NNW and NW, and the shorter Atlantic fetch still keeps periods around 6-7s. November is a month for wetsuit dedication: water temperature drops to 10.1°C, air averages 7.1°C, and precipitation sits at 2.58 mm/day. The payoff is some of the most consistent, punchy surf of the entire year.
Average Spot conditions at Borkum in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Borkum 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 Borkum for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Borkum 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 Borkum.