Conditions at Piha in November
November: Unsettled Transition Month
November is transitional and often frustrating. Average swell eases to 6ft (1.7m) with period down to 12.1s, still solid but less consistent. SW dominates at 43.9%, WSW at 29.1%, and there remain plenty of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves, but the win percentage remains stuck at 14% ideal winds. Strong SW, WSW and W winds are frequent as the atmosphere tries to shift into summer mode. The easterly windows that do appear are often brief, so you have to move fast. Water temp climbs to 17.1°C, rainfall drops to 2.37 mm/day, and the first hints of summer warmth start showing.
Average Spot conditions at Piha in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Piha 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 Piha for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Piha 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 Piha.