Conditions at Riptides in November
November: A Shoulder Season of Clean Windows
November is somewhat underrated at Riptides. The average swell height dips to around 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m), and the period shortens to 8.0s, but the wind is still frequently favorable, with ideal conditions at 49 percent. The swell direction has rotated toward the SE/SSE/ESE sector - SE is 19.8 percent, SSE 17.2, ESE 10.9. This is a favorable alignment for the reef, and when a westerly flow kicks in, the waves can actually be quite clean and fun, mostly in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range with occasional larger ENE/E wrap setting up in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class. Rain increases to 6.95mm/day, which is the wettest average on the calendar, but the showers are usually brief and tropical. Air temps hold at 27.3°C and water temperature remains warm at 28.8°C. It is not a peak wave month, but for surfers who want smaller, forgiving conditions with offshore winds, November has its charms.
Average Spot conditions at Riptides in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Riptides 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 Riptides for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Riptides 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 Riptides.