Conditions at Auroville in November
November: Swell Season Ignites
November is the true arrival of Auroville's surf season. The average swell height jumps to 3.6ft (1.1m) and the period sits at 7.1s, while the swell direction swings strongly back to the ideal eastern quadrant: ENE leads at 31.6%, E follows at 24.3%, NE adds 19.5%, and ESE contributes 12.6%. These directions are well aligned with the east-southeast-facing beach, producing punchy, rideable peaks. There are meaningful 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) waves from ENE, NE and E, with occasional 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) sets from the NE/ENE window.
The caveat is wind. NNE and NE breezes are common in November, and those are compromising for Auroville. The ideal surfing wind is only 35% of the time, so you must wait for a push of NNW/NW wind or a light-wind morning to get the best out of the swell. Rain increases sharply to 9.10mm/day, water temperature is still warm at 28.5°C, and air temperature is 26.6°C. This is the month when the Bay of Bengal northeast monsoon truly wakes up, and it rewards surfers who are willing to hunt for clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at Auroville in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Auroville 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 Auroville for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Auroville 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 Auroville.