Conditions at Thunders in November
November: Monsoon Clouds Gather but SSW Swell Remains
November sees the wet season begin in earnest, with rainfall up to 10.33mm/day, yet the swell machine hasn't shut down. Average height slips to 1.3m (4.3ft) and period shortens to 12.8s, but there is still abundant energy from the SSW (49%), SW (23%), and S (18.7%) directions. The 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range is again the most common, making up 69.5% of conditions, with 22.4% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. At this latitude, even a smaller day in November packs plenty of push for a fast reef break.
Wind patterns are definitely shifting, however. The NW monsoon starts to reassert itself, with NW at 18.6%, NNW at 14.6%, and WNW at 11.4%; W/WNW combined is nearly 17%. The ideal surfing wind share drops to 39%. The result is a split personality: pockets of clean tropical glass during light E/SE winds, followed by days of gray, windy, cross-onshore conditions. Air and water temps remain warm at 27.1°C air and 28.7°C water, so the physical comfort is there. Just be ready to check the wind forecast carefully and aim for dawn sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Thunders in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Thunders 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 Thunders for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Thunders 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 Thunders.