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Conditions at Turtle Head in November
November: Prime Northeast Monsoon Mixes Power and Clean Lines
November is arguably the most consistent month for surf quality at Turtle Head. The average swell height ticks up to 1.9m (6.2ft), with period at 7.8 seconds. The distribution is packed with solid swell: 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) makes up 11.0 percent, 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) 13.5 percent, and an impressive 10.8 percent in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class. NNE and NE continue to lead the charge at 44.4 percent and 25.2 percent, respectively. This is true trade-wind swell - steady, punchy and deceptively powerful, even if the period rarely gets into the 10-second plus territory in this season.
Wind remains overwhelmingly offshore. NE (41.4 percent) and ENE (22.1 percent) dominate, with ideal surf wind frequency at 59 percent. The dry season has arrived, with precipitation down to 3.84 mm/day, and the air (25.4°C) and water (27.5°C) are still pleasant. The result is a month where a solid mid-period swell meets reliably clean conditions, offering Turtle Head's best combination of size and rideability. Be prepared for big crowds on the best swells, as the whole region knows this is when the spot turns on.
Average Spot conditions at Turtle Head in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtle Head 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 Turtle Head for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtle Head 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 Turtle Head.