Conditions at Brandon Bay in November
November: Winter Grip and Heavy Groundswell
November locks in winter. The average swell is 5ft (1.6m) with an 11.7 second period, and a significant portion of the energy now sits in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The waverose is led by WNW (28.2%), W (23.8%), WSW (11.9%) and NW (13.5%), giving Brandon Bay a near-constant supply of properly angled swell. Storms regularly deepen off the North American seaboard and send long-period westerly energy across the Atlantic. Wind is the main limiting factor: SSW (9.4%), SW (9.6%) and WSW (9.6%) all contribute solid onshore percentages, while ideal offshore flow is only 25 percent. Still, with so much swell energy, even a few hours of east to northeast wind can produce memorable sessions. Water temperature is 10.8°C, air 10.0°C, and precipitation is 4.91 mm/day, the wettest of the year. This is raw, powerful surfing territory.
Average Spot conditions at Brandon Bay in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Brandon Bay 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 Brandon Bay for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Brandon Bay 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 Brandon Bay.