Conditions at Inches in November
November: The Best Wind Score and the Return of Winter Size
November is the standout month for surf conditions at Inches. The average swell height ticks back up to around 2.5ft (0.8m), period climbs to 6.0s, and ideal wind reaches 50 percent, the best of the year. East swell leads at 46.0 percent, with ESE close behind at 37.5 percent and ENE adding 8.4 percent; together they produce a more consistent, slightly more organized trade-wind swell. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class is well represented at around 12 percent of the total, and the presence of S/SSW/SW, while still small, is the most complete directional spread of the year. Winds shift toward ENE at 37.9 percent, E at 22.5 percent, and NE at 14.9 percent, giving the lineup more groomed, offshore-leaning texture than any other month. Water temp drops to 28.3°C, air averages 25.2°C, and rainfall peaks at 4.7 mm/day, so get it early between passing showers.
Average Spot conditions at Inches in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inches 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 Inches for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inches 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 Inches.