Conditions at Scripps in November
November: Winter Swell Returns and Offshore Windows Open Up
November is when Scripps begins to fire with real consistency. Average height remains 0.9m (3.0ft), but the underlying period is a healthy 12.8s and the swell angles are better aligned. W and WSW combine for over 72% of all energy, and there are meaningful contributions in the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) range from W/WSW. The wind regime takes a big step in the right direction: ideal wind jumps to 33%. WNW and NW still blow 16.3% and 13.1%, respectively, but ENE/E offshore events become more common as cold fronts and high-pressure systems trade blows. Air temps cool to 17.1°C, rainfall picks up to 0.82mm/day, and water temp drops to 17.1°C. This is the gateway to prime season.
Average Spot conditions at Scripps in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scripps 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 Scripps for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scripps 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 Scripps.