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Conditions at Seal Beach in November
November: The Window Opens Wide
November marks a major quality upgrade. The average swell height remains around 2-3ft (0.8m), but the average period holds at 12.8s and the energy mix swings back toward the winter pattern: WSW 36.4%, W 26.4%, SW 26.2%, SSW 9.4%. The cold fronts and developing North Pacific lows start to generate more consistent west swell, and the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class becomes a regular player at around 14% of observations. Ideal wind jumps to 40%, with NE flow at 15.0% leading the offshore/offshore crosswind brigade. Water still has some summer warmth (16.4°C), making it one of the best combinations of the year: strong sun angle, autumn swells, and a growing number of clean, groomed sessions. Expect variable size but a big step up in overall quality compared to September and October.
Average Spot conditions at Seal Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Seal 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 Seal Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Seal 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 Seal Beach.