Conditions at Malik's in November
November: The Monsoon Flip Starts to Restore Clean Surfaces
November is all about the transition back to the northeast monsoon. The ideal-wind percentage rises to 18 percent, and while W (23.4%) and WNW (19.3%) still feature heavily, N/NW/NNW flow returns to the forecast. The swell is mixed: SSW (25.0%), SW (21.3%) and WSW (18.0%) still contribute most of the energy, but the average period drops to 9.7s and there is more S/SE/SW windswell in the mix. Wave heights average 1.1m (3.5ft), with the bulk falling in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and smaller 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) peaks from WSW. It can be inconsistent and a little lumpy, but the cleaner offshore windows become more frequent through the month. Wet-season rain remains high at 6.90 mm/day, air temperature is 27.3°C, and water temperature is 28.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Malik's in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malik's 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 Malik's for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malik's 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 Malik's.