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Conditions at Abrolhos Islands in November
November: The Pre-Summer Slide
November marks a clear step down in consistency as the Southern Ocean storm track begins to retreat southward. Average swell height slips to 2.3m (7.5ft) and the average period drops to 12.0s. The direction shifts back toward the southwest-south window, with SSW at 33.4%, SW at 20.1%, and S at 10.0%. There is still swell around, but it lacks the raw power and organisation of the winter months.
Wind quality erodes quickly. S winds dominate at 32.3%, SSE at 23.1%, and SSW at 13.5%, producing choppy, wind-affected surf on the southeast-facing reefs. Ideal offshore wind falls to just 5% of the time, meaning clean sessions are a rare commodity. Occasional dawn patrols can still score lined-up waves before the onshore flow builds. Water temperature warms to 21.0°C, air averages 19.8°C, and rainfall is low at 0.29 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Abrolhos Islands in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Abrolhos Islands 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 Abrolhos Islands for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Abrolhos Islands 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 Abrolhos Islands.