Conditions at Sylt in November
November: Storm Season Gains Momentum
November piles on the size and power. Average swell height reaches 5.2ft (1.6m), average period lengthens to 6.5 seconds, and the number of rideable-to-serious surf days rises sharply. Swell directions remain ideal: NW (11.0%), WSW (9.5%), SW (9.4%), WNW (9.2%) and W (8.4%) dominate, with the largest wave heights concentrated in the SW/WSW/W/NW classes. The North Sea is full of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves, plus a healthy share of 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets and occasional 8ft+ (2.5m+) monsters. The wind pattern is one of the most favourable of the year: the offshore quadrant from ENE through SE totals 24.1%, while the onshore westerly quadrant drops to around 27%. This makes November one of the most consistent months for scoring clean, powerful Sylt beach breaks. Storm lows are cranking across the Atlantic and North Sea, and if you are willing to work hard in cold conditions, the reward is real. Water temperature drops to 9.4°C, air temps average 7.9°C, and precipitation is high at 2.91 mm/day. Time to charge.
Average Spot conditions at Sylt in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sylt 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 Sylt for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sylt 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 Sylt.