- Home
- ...Australia
New Zealand- Hickory Bay
Conditions at Hickory Bay in November
November: Fading Into Summer
November sees the winter swell machine start to wind down. The average swell height settles at 1.6m (5.2ft) and the average period drops to 10.0s, while ideal wind only appears 29% of the time. NE winds are back on top at 15.2%, and the combined NE/NNE wind percentage climbs above 25%, meaning the daytime sea breeze becomes dominant again. Onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind also increases to 15.4%, which degrades surface quality more often. Swell direction still tilts heavily toward S/SSW, but the E/ESE/SE/SSE window remains around 34%, preserving at least some good opportunities. Early mornings and post-frontal NW winds are the keys to scoring clean waves. Water temperature jumps to 13.1°C and air temps average 12.0°C, reminders that summer is only a few weeks away.
Average Spot conditions at Hickory Bay in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay.