Conditions at Chickens in November
November: Mixed Bag as the Trades Return
November is a handover month between the southwest and northeast monsoons. The swell direction becomes scattered: SE takes 15.9%, SSE 13.9%, S 9.2%, SSW 6.8%, while E/ESE and WSW/W all chip in with meaningful percentages. Average height eases to 0.9m (3ft), and period drops to 7.4s, so it's mostly small, average-period surf. The ideal south sector still supplies over 45% of the energy, but there is no sustained source of big swell.
The wind gets cleaner again, with ideal conditions 51% of the time. WNW and W winds are still common, but NW and NNW now combine for around 16.8% of the wind rose, and the occasional NE trade breeze shows up. This creates more fun, small days than the summer months. Rain is at its wettest, 6.87mm/day, while air temps sit at 27.3°C and water at 29.0°C. If you're on a grovel board, November can serve up playful 2-3ft (0.6-1m) reef waves between showers.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.