Conditions at Five Islands in November
November: Rebuilding Trade Swell and Clean Westerlies
November marks the true transition back toward the northeast monsoon. The average swell settles to 4-5ft (1.4m) with a 9.6s period, while the direction broadens across SSE, S, SSW and SW. The wind regime is decisively westerly-W 25.6%, WNW 22.1%, WSW 15.7%, NW 9.9%-and ideal offshore wind reaches 45%, producing more groomed surfaces at Five Islands. The E/ESE component is still weak, but SE returns with 8.4% and the south-southwest wrap remains. The height distribution is largely fun-sized 1-1.5m (68%) with 22% in the 1.5-2m range, making for a good mix of rippable and punchy waves. Rainfall is still high at 6.31mm/day, but the surf windows are much more consistent. Water temperature sits at 28.8°C, air at 27.3°C. This is a tantalizing month for early-season form.
Average Spot conditions at Five Islands in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Five Islands 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 Five Islands for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Five Islands 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 Five Islands.