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Conditions at Long Beach in November
November: Storm Season Charges
November is a serious surf month at Long Beach. The average swell height climbs to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), with an average period of 7.3s. The swell direction is more mixed than the pure south months: E 9.1%, ESE 8.0%, SE 7.9%, S 8.8%, SSW 8.4%, and solid percentages of ENE, SSE, WNW and NW. This is a reflection of the active storm track - developing Nor'easters can throw energy from multiple directions, and some of the best days come from E/SE swell riding under a fresh NW offshore wind.
Wind statistics show the winter regime locking in: WNW 12.4%, NW 11.8%, and NNW 10.3% combine for a powerful offshore/cross-offshore component, while W 10.9% adds cross-shore energy. Ideal surf wind is 26%, still respectable. The water temperature falls to 12.7°C and air averages 8.9°C, so a solid wetsuit is mandatory. Precipitation is 3.22 mm/day. With bigger waves and colder temperatures, November rewards well-equipped surfers who can handle raw, powerful Atlantic conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Long Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Long Beach 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 Long Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Long Beach 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 Long Beach.