Conditions at Sandy Beach in November
November: Transition to Prime Time
November marks the shift into Sandy Beach's prime season. Average swell height rises to around 9ft (2.8m) and the period lengthens to 11.0 seconds, signaling a return of powerful groundswell. The optimal swell window - SSW (7.9%), SW (11.6%), WSW (13.3%), W (4.7%) - is well represented, and the storm track is now generating consistent pulses. Offshore winds improve dramatically, with ideal flow 49 percent of the time; E (11.3%), ENE (11.6%), and NE (7.7%) provide plenty of clean, groomed surfaces. Air temps fall to 4.5°C and water cools to 8.3°C, but the surf quality makes up for the cold. November is a true transition-to-glory month.
Average Spot conditions at Sandy Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sandy 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 Sandy Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sandy 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 Sandy Beach.