Conditions at Unstad in November
November: Serious Autumn Power
November is serious. The average swell height is 1.6m (5ft) and the average period stretches to 9.2s, giving Unstad some real groundswell punch. NNW swell remains strong at 11.3%, and the W, WNW and NW sectors add another 18% of the total. This is the time of year when the beach can turn on with powerful, well-ordered lines that roll straight into the west-northwest-facing shore.
Offshore E, ESE, SE and SSE winds account for around 29% of all hours, but many of those are in the 30-50kph range, making surface conditions challenging. When a high-pressure ridge slips in behind a storm, however, the improved period and offshore flow can create epic, heavy, classically Arctic surf. Water temperature drops to 8.5°C, air temperatures average 4.3°C, and precipitation is high at 3.82 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Unstad in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Unstad 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 Unstad for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Unstad 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 Unstad.