Conditions at Magheroarty in November
November: Storm Season Builds
November digs deeper into winter. The average swell height rises to 9.8ft (3.0m), the period lengthens to 11.5s, and the frequency of heavy, long-period groundswell increases noticeably. W swell (9.6%), WNW (8.2%), NW (5.2%) and NNW (5.1%) are the main players, with a substantial portion of the energy in the 2-2.5m and over-2.5m classes. The Atlantic is now a serious machine, and Magheroarty's northwest exposure is fully engaged.
On the wind side, it becomes more of a battle. Ideal offshore conditions sink to 9%, and the S/SW/WSW quadrant often blows hard, with 30-50km/h gusts not uncommon. Onshore N/NW/NNW winds are also frequent, meaning you will need to pick the calmer inter-frontal days. Water temperature drops to 11.5°C, air temps average 7.7°C, and rainfall increases to 4.77mm/day. November delivers powerful, heavy, sometimes epic surf - but the weather windows are short and the paddle-outs are not for the faint-hearted.
Average Spot conditions at Magheroarty in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty.