Conditions at One Palm Point in November
November: Monsoon Transition and Fun Clean Windows
November sees the annual monsoon flip back toward the northwest off Indonesia. Average swell height drops to around 5ft (1.5m), average period comes down to 13.0s, but ideal-wind frequency climbs to 42%, the second-best value of the year. The swell direction is still firmly in the SSW/S/SW quadrant, with SSW at 50.3%, S at 27.3%, and SW at 12.3%. The majority of waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with a solid 42% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). The trade winds have loosened their grip, while offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW flow becomes more common. Air temps hover near 27.5°C, water temp is 29.0°C, and rainfall returns to 7.8mm/day. This is a fun, user-friendly month with plenty of clean, lined-up waves before the deeper monsoon winds take over.
Average Spot conditions at One Palm Point in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point.