Conditions at Banzai in November
November: Storm Track Fires Up
November is where the season really locks in. Average wave height climbs to 3ft (0.9m), period to 5.2s, and ideal wind to 19%. The swell rose is full in the favorable directions: SSE 14.5%, SW 12.8%, S 11.7%, WSW 11.2%, SSW 8.1%, with the occasional 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) set from strong SW winds. The wind field makes a decisive turn back toward the northeast: NE (12.8%), NNE (11.8%), and ENE (6.9%) create frequent offshore conditions, giving Banzai clean, rideable faces. Cyclogenesis in the Gulf of Genoa becomes a regular feature, and each passing front can produce a day of punchy, short-period surf. Water temp cools to 17.5°C, air to 14.5°C, and precipitation rises to 3.80mm/day - the wettest month. A 4/3 wetsuit and a flexible schedule are the keys to unlocking November.
Average Spot conditions at Banzai in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Banzai 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 Banzai for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Banzai 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 Banzai.