Conditions at Sochi in November
November: The Winter Engine Turns Over
November is where Sochi begins to resemble a surf spot again. The average surf height climbs to 2-3ft (0.7m), the average period lengthens to 5.1s, and ideal offshore wind returns to 18% of the time. The wave rose is more complex and energetic: SE (15.4%) and SSE (12.8%) reflect frequent low-pressure systems, while W (17.5%), WNW (12.2%) and NW (9.5%) provide the background windswell. The favorable S/SSW/SW/WSW sector contributes around 23%, and with the storm track over the Black Sea becoming more active, there are more frequent pulses in the 3-4ft (1-1.2m) range. The wind data show why consistency is still a problem: SE blows 17.6% of the time and ESE 13.5%, both on the wrong side of the exposure and often accompanied by windblown surface conditions. Still, when high pressure builds over southern Russia and a low rumbles through the Black Sea, the combination of S/SW swell and N/NE offshore wind produces the best surf of the autumn. Air temperature averages 9.2°C, water temperature is 16.2°C, and precipitation is high at 4.30mm/day. Winter is coming, and that is a good thing for Sochi surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Sochi in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sochi 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 Sochi for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sochi 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 Sochi.