Conditions at La Nord in November
November: The Winter Gauntlet Begins
November delivers a definite step up in size and intensity. Average swell height climbs to 5ft (1.6m) and average period to 11.9s, with ideal offshore winds holding at 36 percent. WNW (41%) and NW (36%) dominate the directional spectrum, and the height distribution skews heavier: there are plenty of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) waves, with occasional XL pulses over 2.5m (8ft+). The passage of Atlantic front after Atlantic front brings the wettest month of the year, with 4.70 mm/day of precipitation, and air temperatures drop to 10.4°C. Water temperature falls to 15.6°C, so a quality wetsuit is required. The energy has shifted from playful autumn peaks toward serious, heavy winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at La Nord in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Nord 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 La Nord for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Nord 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 La Nord.