Conditions at Doughmore in November
November: Winter's Full-On Groundswell
November delivers full winter conditions at Doughmore. Average swell height reaches 2m (6-7ft) with an average period of 11.6s. The swell rose is packed with W (26%), WNW (18%), WSW (14%) and SW (5%) energy - a classic Nor' Atlantic storm mix. Many waves fall in the solid 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, and the longer periods mean real power at the beach.
The wind is challenging: SW and WSW are the dominant directions, and combined onshore flow sits at 37%. Ideal offshore NE-ESE wind is present only 22% of the time, so you have to pick your sessions. Water temperature falls to 12.0°C, air to 9.2°C, and precipitation jumps to 4.9mm/day - the wettest month of the year. When the wind finally clocks east behind a strong cold front, expect pumping, hollow, winter-class surf.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.