Conditions at Desert Point in November
November: Serious Swell Returns and Clean Windows Open
November is the beginning of the true season at Desert Point. The average swell height is 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period jumps to 12.2s, signalling the return of long-period North Atlantic groundswell. The direction mix is textbook: NNW at 42.6 percent, NW at 32.1 percent, and WNW at 6.0 percent, with a healthy concentration of waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The reef begins to see the same powerful, consistent lines that define the winter months.
Wind reliability improves dramatically, with ideal conditions 48 percent of the time. The offshore SE/SSE quadrant reasserts itself - SE (15.9 percent) and SSE (14.5 percent) combined with S (6.8 percent) give plenty of clean windows. Water temperature is still a pleasant 18.8°C and air temps average 19.6°C. November is a prime month to chase Desert Point before the coldest winter water arrives.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert 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 Desert Point for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert 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 Desert Point.