Conditions at Big Rock in November
November: Best Swell, Worst Wind
November is the cruelest month at Big Rock. The swell statistics look great on paper: ENE and E swells combine for 57.8% of the wave rose, with ESE adding another 18% - all in the optimal direction window for this ENE-facing beach. Average height climbs to 1.1m (3.6ft), and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves are common alongside a solid chunk of 5-6ft (1.5-2m) surf. But the northeast monsoon has taken over, and NE/NNE winds account for nearly 60% of all wind observations, with ENE adding another 10%. Ideal offshore wind drops to just 12%, and the wave period shortens to 7.2s. The result is a textbook onshore windswell: plenty of energy, but almost always chopped up and lumpy. The northeast monsoon also brings heavy rain, with 10.15mm/day average precipitation, the wettest month of the year. Water temp is still warm at 28.4°C, but conditions are usually a battle.
Average Spot conditions at Big Rock in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Big Rock 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 Big Rock for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Big Rock 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 Big Rock.