Conditions at Croyde in November
November: Storm Track Momentum
November continues the autumn march toward winter. Average swell size jumps to 6.2ft (1.9m) and average period reaches 9.9s, with frequent incursions of longer-period groundswell. Swell directions are still excellent: W accounts for 23.1%, WSW 18.3%, and SW/WNW add nearly 15%, so Croyde is constantly under the influence of large Atlantic low-pressure systems. The downside is that these same systems often push the wind into the bad SW-W quadrant; onshore SW-WSW-W-WNW winds total around 32%, and ideal wind drops to 10%. Yet because the storms are now so powerful, even a small offshore gap in the forecast can produce memorable sessions. The northern offshore sector (NE-ENE-E-ESE) contributes about 19% of wind observations, and when high pressure wedges into Scandinavia, Croyde gets thick, furious lines with offshore bite. Air temp averages 9.5°C, water temp cools to 12.6°C, and precipitation is high at 4.23 mm/day. Be prepared for cold, lumpy, powerful conditions mixed with occasional perfection.
Average Spot conditions at Croyde in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Croyde 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 Croyde for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Croyde 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 Croyde.