Conditions at Perkins in November
November: Prime Time
Perkins hits its prime in November. Average heights reach the annual peak at around 3ft (1.0m) with 8.6s periods, and ENE leads the swell at 31.1%, followed by E (24.4%) and NE (19.4%). The frequency of chest-to-head-high sets climbs noticeably: 3-5ft (1-1.5m) conditions are common, and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) plus waves appear more often than any other month. More frontal systems mean more variety in the wind, and the clean offshore window sits around 13%. Water temps cool to 23.9°C, air temps average 21.4°C, and rain drops to 2.03mm/day. This is the month to plan a trip: cooler mornings, better swell, and the crisp post-frontal rhythm that makes Perkins genuinely shine.
Average Spot conditions at Perkins in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Perkins 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 Perkins for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Perkins 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 Perkins.