Conditions at Les Sables d'Or in November
November: Building Winter Machine
November is where the winter surf machine really gets cranking. Average swell height climbs to 5ft (1.6m) and the average period stretches to 11.9s, putting real power back into the water. The swell direction is as good as it gets, with WNW (40.9 percent) and NW (35.9 percent) dominating, and NNW (6.3 percent) adding another solid chunk of northwest energy. Over a third of the month's waves reach head-high or bigger, with many in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range as low-pressure systems march across the North Atlantic.
The offshore wind share jumps to 45 percent, making November one of the most consistent months for clean conditions. Cold fronts bring gusty S/SW winds ahead of the rain, then swing to cooler E/SE flows as pressure rebuilds. Air temperatures average 10.4°C, water temps drop to 16.0°C, and precipitation becomes more persistent at 4.7mm/day - the wettest month of the year. It's raw, it's active, and it's very good for waves.
Average Spot conditions at Les Sables d'Or in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Sables d'Or 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 Les Sables d'Or for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Sables d'Or 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 Les Sables d'Or.