Conditions at Hellesto in November
November: Peak Season Builds
November is prime time at Hellesto. Average swell height reaches 4-5ft (1.4m) and the average period stretches to 8.0s, with the W-WNW-NW sector delivering a steady stream of powerful, rideable swell. The ideal wind window jumps back up to 13 percent, and SE wind is the single most common wind direction at 13.2 percent - often blowing strongly, but occasionally light enough to turn Hellesto into a clean offshore gem. Water temperatures have dropped to 10.0°C and air temps to 5.5°C, so winter rubber is the standard. With 6.27 mm/day of precipitation, the weather is active and unpredictable; every front brings a new wind direction and swell pulse. This is when the local surfers start watching the NAO in earnest: a positive phase equals a more active storm track, and more late-autumn peaks for this exposed Norwegian beach.
Average Spot conditions at Hellesto in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hellesto 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 Hellesto for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hellesto 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 Hellesto.