Conditions at Sele in November
November: Proper Autumn Punch
November is a serious month for surf at Sele. Average wave height reaches 1.4m (4-5ft), the period sits at a solid 8.0s, and ideal wind conditions improve to 13%. Swell energy is spread widely across the western and southern quadrants, with WNW (11.5%), NW (11.9%), W (11.3%), SSW (10.2%), SW (9.8%) and WSW (8.9%) all in play. The western quadrant is dominant, which is exactly what this WSW-facing beach wants to see.
The wind regime is more energetic and more variable. SE winds lead at 13.2%, closely followed by NNW at 11.6% and SSE at 10.5%. Stronger wind bands become more common, and the ideal NE-ENE-E-ESE category opens on about 13% of days, usually in the wake of deep low pressure moving east. When the synoptic setup aligns, with a deepening Icelandic low, a positive NAO, and a brief offshore easterly, the result is a memorable session at Sele. Water temps cool to 10.0°C, air averages 5.5°C, and precipitation reaches 6.27 mm/day. November is a month for the commitment crew.
Average Spot conditions at Sele in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sele 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 Sele for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sele 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 Sele.