Conditions at Raglan in November
November: Late Spring Lull and Shifting Winds
November is the gateway to summer, and Raglan's wave energy begins to ease. Average swell height drops to 1.9m (6.2ft), period relaxes to 11.7s, and ideal wind frequency remains low at 19%. Swell direction is still WSW-heavy (37.2%) with SW (21.9%) and W (10.4%) in support, but the weaker Southern Ocean storms mean fewer proper groundswell events. The wind pattern becomes more variable, with strong NW-NNW onshore flows (26.7%) fighting SW/WSW offshore flows. Water temp rises to 16.7°C, air to 14.8°C, and rainfall is lower at 2.44mm/day. Expect smaller, cleaner mornings followed by choppier afternoons. A good month for a log or a groveler; not yet the season for ramping up.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.