Conditions at Kugenuma in November
November: Late Autumn Rhythm and Renewed Power
November begins to feel like winter. The average swell height is 0.7m, but the period is 8.3s and the direction mix is broad: SE (14.2%), ESE (13.0%), SW (12.3%), SSW (10.6%), S (9.3%) and SSE (9.6%). That wide southern and eastern spread means the SSW-facing beach is constantly seeing waves, even if many are small. The wind pattern is very favourable again: NNE dominates at 29.7%, NE at 15.3%, and N at 10.2%, while SW (8.9%) and WSW (6.2%) are the main onshore threats. The ideal-wind share is 18%. With air temperatures dropping to a crisp 10.4°C and water still at 20.6°C, the atmosphere is starting to produce stronger extratropical storms over the western North Pacific. These systems, not yet at full winter strength, send consistent S/SW swell pulses into Kugenuma. November is a great month for surfers who want solid waves without the deep-winter chill: plenty of NNE offshore mornings, fun 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) surf, and the occasional 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) day when a low-pressure system stalls south of Honshu.
Average Spot conditions at Kugenuma in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kugenuma 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 Kugenuma for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kugenuma 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 Kugenuma.