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Conditions at Shark Rock Pier in November
November: Spring into Summer - Lighter Winds, Solid Groundswell
November is a serious quality month. The average swell height is 6.9ft (2.1m), the period is 10.8s, and the directional distribution is once again dominated by SSW at 25.5%, SW at 17.7% and S at 12.8%. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) classes dominate, with just enough bigger groundswell to keep things honest. The mix is powerful but user-friendly, especially compared with midwinter.
Ideal wind jumps to 26%, one of the highest of the year. SSW/SW/WSW winds account for about 41% of the observations, and although the E/ENE sea breeze still appears, it is less aggressive than in summer. Water temperature has climbed back to 18.8°C and air temps average 19.2°C, but November also brings the highest rainfall of the year at 1.70 mm/day. Those rainbands are often attached to strong fronts, and the cleaner post-frontal W/SW offshore days are pure gold at the pier.
Average Spot conditions at Shark Rock Pier in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shark Rock 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 Shark Rock Pier for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shark Rock 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 Shark Rock Pier.