Conditions at Carrownisky in November
November: Heavy Water Returns
November is one of the most consistent months for serious surf at Carrownisky. Average swell height is up to 5-6ft (1.7m), and the period is a solid 11.6s - classic powerful groundswell. The Atlantic produces a mix of W (20.8%), WNW (18.8%) and WSW (14.1%) swell, with plenty of energy in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. These are strong, well-defined groundswells hitting the exposed beach with real authority. The main issue is the wind: ideal offshore conditions only happen 15% of the time, and the wind rose is loaded with SW, WSW and W winds. November is also the wettest month of the year, with 5.08 mm/day of precipitation, as low-pressure systems repeatedly slam into the coast. Air temperatures average 9.2°C (range 0.8 to 15.1°C), and water temperature has cooled to 11.1°C (52°F). If you can thread the needle between the storm fronts and find an E/NE offshore window, November offers some of the heaviest, most memorable waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Carrownisky in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carrownisky 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 Carrownisky for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carrownisky 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 Carrownisky.