Conditions at Ataka in November
November: Building to Winter
November is all systems go. The average swell height increases to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the period lengthens to 7.3 seconds, indicating more consistent, organized energy. NNW is the clear workhorse at 27.4%, with NW (11.7%), WNW (9.2%) and W (6.2%) making up a total of 54.5% from the ideal quadrant. This is prime Ataka surf.
The ideal wind window is a solid 40%, though offshore flow comes in around 18%. As the Aleutian low deepens and cold fronts sweep through, look for windows of offshore east-to-southeast winds that groom these swell lines into glassy walls. Water temperature falls to 18.7°C (66°F), so it's time to break out the full wetsuit again.
Average Spot conditions at Ataka in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ataka 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 Ataka for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ataka 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 Ataka.