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Conditions at Papenoo in November
November: First North Pulses of the New Season
November is when Papenoo begins to wake up. The average height drops slightly to 1.6m (5ft) and the period is 11.4s, but the direction mix shifts. While ESE and SE still dominate at 25 and 24 percent, the N-NNW-NW window climbs back to around 3-4 percent, with additional NNE and NE energy pushing the total northern-hemisphere contribution to 10 percent or better. These first pulses are often shorter-lived and mixed with trade swell, but they are the first genuine hint of the north swell season.
Ideal offshore wind reaches 18 percent, and the E-ESE trades are still strong but less aggressive than mid-winter. Air temperature is 26.2°C, water temperature 27.5°C, and rain increases to 3.60mm/day. Sessions are inconsistent, but enough NNW groundswell can now make Papenoo's banks light up, especially when a passing trough flips the wind into the SSW.
Average Spot conditions at Papenoo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papenoo 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 Papenoo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papenoo 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 Papenoo.