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Conditions at Honolua Bay in November
November: Winter Groundswell Machine Switches On
November is a serious step up in size and power. The average swell height climbs to 1.8m (about 6ft) and the mean period lengthens to 11.6s. NNW swell grows to 15.0% and N to 8.7%, while the strongest readings in the 2-2.5m (7-8ft) range are common under the north and NNW sectors. Some over-2.5m (8ft+) readings appear too, marking the return of proper winter surf.
The trade winds are still present - ENE at 57.1% and NE at 16.6% - but ideal wind is measured at 26%, and the storm-driven weather patterns bring more southwest wind shifts after frontal passages. When a strong low in the Gulf of Alaska sends a long-period NNW swell southeastward and the wind swings offshore, Honolua Bay goes off. Air temperature averages 25.0°C, water temperature is 25.8°C, and precipitation is 1.98 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Honolua Bay in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Honolua Bay 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 Honolua Bay for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Honolua Bay 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 Honolua Bay.