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Conditions at Humewood Pier in November
November: Summer's Warm-Up, Bigger Smiles
November is the hinge into summer. Average swell height sits at 2.1m with a period of 10.8s, but the quality is lifted by a solid SSW source (25.5%) and SW contributing 17.7%, plus a strong S at 12.8%. The swell is powerful enough to keep the pier alive, but the shorter periods make it more rippable and less beastly than winter. The 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range dominates, and the occasional overhead set throws in some memorable waves.
Ideal wind jumps to 25%, as WSW (17.9%) and SW (12.5%) start to outweigh the easterly influence (E 15.7%, ENE 10.1%). Water temperature rises to 18.8°C and air temps to 19.2°C, while rainfall peaks at 1.70 mm/day due to stronger spring thunderstorms. November rewards those who watch the morning buoys: a light WSW offshore plus the first real warmth of summer creates glassy, playful conditions that are hard to beat.
Average Spot conditions at Humewood Pier in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier.