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Conditions at Ansteys in November
November: Summer Trades Versus Southern Swell
November sits right on the edge of the surf season. Average heights are 5-6ft (1.7m), but the period has sagged to 8.9s and only 17% of the time offers ideal wind. There is still a wide directional spread: S (17.9%), SSE (17.8%), E (15.9%), and SE (15.3%) dominate, while ENE supplies 14.0%. Most waves are in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range, though S and ENE still manage some 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. The ocean looks fun on paper, but shorter periods mean more conditioned, wind-affected surf.
Wind is the main limitation. NE runs at 22.7% and SSW at 19.7%, with the onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE sector back up to nearly 15%. Offshore W/NW flow is scarce. Water temperature climbs to 23.0°C, air averages 22.0°C, and rainfall increases to 3.81mm/day, typical of the stormy build-up to the summer rains. November surfs are for the dedicated; chase the front edges and be ready to move banks when the sets roll through.
Average Spot conditions at Ansteys in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ansteys 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 Ansteys for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ansteys 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 Ansteys.