Conditions at Kuta in November
November: Monsoon Shift Brings Cleaner Opportunities
November marks the return of the northwest monsoon and a significant improvement in Kuta's surface conditions. Swell averages 5ft (1.5m) with a 13.2s period, so size eases, but the direction remains excellent: 83% from SSW and 15% from SW. Most waves fall into the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6ft (1.5-2m) bands, providing plenty of rideable, long-period surf.
The wind field becomes more mixed and lighter. SE is still the most frequent direction at 22%, but SSE (17%), S (10%), SSW (7%) and SW (7%) all appear, and there are many hours with light 0-10kph breezes. This opens up a wider range of surfable moments, especially on the lower tides. Ideal wind sits at 21%, which is modest but more reliable than the peak trade months. Air temps warm to 27.8°C, water temperature climbs to 29.4°C, and rainfall increases to 5.67 mm/day as the wet season re-establishes itself.
Average Spot conditions at Kuta in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kuta 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 Kuta for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kuta 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 Kuta.