Conditions at Bore in November
November: Reliable Winter Swells Return
November locks in the winter pattern at Bore. Average wave heights reach 1.4m (4.6ft) with periods back up to 8.0s, delivering consistent, punchy surf from the Atlantic. The swell window is broad and well-directed: W at 11.3%, WNW at 11.5%, NW at 11.9%, WSW at 8.9% and SW at 9.8%. This is classic Norwegian winter surf - raw, powerful and full of energy. Ideal wind conditions rise to 13%, and the SE/ESE flow is a key component of the wind regime, with SE at 13.2% and ESE at 9.0%. The growing storminess brings more rain, with 6.27mm/day, and air temps drop to 5.5°C. Water temps cool to 10.0°C. November can be epic when a deep Atlantic low aligns with offshore winds; it can also be a miserable, windy mess. But the odds are getting better every week.
Average Spot conditions at Bore in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bore 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 Bore for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bore 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 Bore.