Conditions at Katagai in November
November: The Winter Machine Fires Up
November marks a decisive shift into prime time. Offshore wind reliability jumps to 37 percent, the average period holds at 9.1s, and the swell mix remains perfectly oriented from E/ENE/ESE/SE, with enough east energy to keep Katagai consistently working. The North Pacific storm track becomes more active, and the first strong cold fronts of the season drag NW/NW offshore winds across the coast, grooming the lines. Water temperature drops to 18.6°C and air temps average 16.0°C, so a thicker wetsuit is needed as the season progresses. The combination of solid groundswell and offshore flow makes November one of the most reliable months to score clean waves.
Average Spot conditions at Katagai in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Katagai 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 Katagai for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Katagai 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 Katagai.