Conditions at Belmar in November
November: Winds Blow, Swells Build
November settles into the heart of the fall storm season. Average swell height holds at 4ft (1.2m) and period steadies at 7.2s. The swell direction is less clean than October - S (10%) and E (10%) tie for the lead, and the favorable ENE/E/ESE/SE quadrant drops back to 33%. Still, the increased frequency of east coast lows and nor'easters means there are more genuine storm swells to work with. Offshore winds are favorable 38% of the time, but the northwesterly post-frontal wind is often strong, requiring a keen eye on the buoys. Water temps cool to 13.3°C and air temps to 10.3°C, and the first real winter stiffness enters the air. November can be excellent when the timing of a northwest offshore flow meets an East swell.
Average Spot conditions at Belmar in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belmar 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 Belmar for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belmar 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 Belmar.