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Conditions at Seal Point in November
November: Building Summer Wind, Still Some South Swell
November marks the approach of summer proper. Average swell height drops slightly to 8-9ft (2.4-2.7m) and period sits at 11.0s. The swell window still has plenty of Southern Ocean influence, with SW (16.5%), SSW (14.8%) and S (7.0%) leading the way, while the E-ESE-SE-SSE quadrant holds at roughly 14 percent. Decent size can be found, but the shorter period means the waves are punchier and less organized than winter.
Wind is the weak link. E is 16.4 percent, ENE 11.4 percent, and the full E/ESE onshore quadrant accounts for 31 percent, while offshore W/WNW/NW/NNW is only around 21 percent. Ideal surf wind is 22 percent. Air temps warm to 18.6°C and water is 18.5°C. Look for dawn glass and any late-season NW change; otherwise the afternoon easterly seabreeze will put a chop on the point.
Average Spot conditions at Seal Point in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Seal Point 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 Seal Point for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Seal Point 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 Seal Point.