Conditions at Paunch in November
November: The Winter Swell Engine Fires Up
November is all about transition. The average swell height climbs back to 3.3ft (1.0m), though the period is still short at 7.4s, meaning the new energy is windswell-driven and a bit disorganized. NE drops to 66.6% as the northerly component increases-NNE at 20.1% and N at 6.0%-so Paunch sees more cross-up angles. The wind regime, however, improves markedly: ideal conditions reach 86%, with WNW (33.5%) and NW (27.8%) dominating. November is also the wettest month (10.15 mm/day), a last gasp of the rainy season. Air temps average 24.8°C and water temperature is 28.5°C. Surf is more consistent than September/October, but give it a few more weeks to fully organize.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.