Conditions at Inch Reef in November
November: Storm Track Building
November is when the winter engine really starts to fire. Average wave height rises to 5.2ft (1.6m), average period climbs to 11.7 seconds, and the distribution tilts hard toward the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. WNW (28%), W (24%), NW (14%) and WSW (12%) dominate the swell rose, with a growing percentage of waves in the overhead-plus category. The North Atlantic is now producing consistent groundswell from extratropical cyclones, and the reef is holding serious power.
The wind remains the challenge. SSW (9%), SW (10%), WSW (10%) and S (9%) are all common onshore directions, and ideal offshore flow sits at 26 percent. However, the polar-front jet is so active that the post-frontal N/NNW windows are more frequent and often longer. With air temperatures at 9.2°C, water temperature at 10.8°C and precipitation at around 5.5mm/day, you will need warm rubber and patience, but the reward is some of the best, heaviest surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Inch Reef in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inch Reef 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 Inch Reef for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inch Reef 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 Inch Reef.