Conditions at Anchor Point in November
November: Winter Gears Up
November is where the big winter gears start turning in earnest. Average swell height climbs to 2.0m (6.5ft) and average period lengthens to 12.3s, placing the surf back in the powerful, long-period category. The swell rose shows NNW at 41.3% and NW at 28.5%, supported by 6.1% from WNW and a slightly stronger W signal. This is no longer just the summer NNW windswell; the Atlantic storm track is now sending more organized groundswell toward Morocco. The heavier, longer-period lines are far more capable of wrapping around and lighting up Anchor Point.
Ideal wind is excellent: 63% of all observations come from the offshore NNE/NE/ENE/E quadrant. The wind rose also shows a stronger E and ESE component, which helps keep the point glassy and lined up. Air temperatures cool to 19.2°C, water temp remains pleasant at 18.4°C, and rainfall rises to 1.18 mm/day as the wet season takes hold. November is an underrated month for world-class Anchor Point conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Anchor Point in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point.