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Conditions at Playa Malibu in November
November: Trade Winds Return
November marks the transition from the rainy season back to the dry-season trade wind regime. NNW winds climb back to 36.6% and NW to 18.6%, while the messy S/SW onshore flow drops considerably. The ideal-wind score jumps to 69%, making it one of the cleaner months of the year for surface conditions.
Swell direction remains good: SSW at 75.8% and SW at 13.4%, though the average period drops to 9.7s-the shortest since January. Average height holds at 0.7m (2.3ft), with a notable 4.9% in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) category, so the occasional punchier set does roll through. Air temperature is 25.9°C, water temp 28.6°C, and rain is still common at 8.60 mm/day. When the offshore trade wind blows through after a squall, Playa Malibu turns into a clean, fun-sized 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) wave playground.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Malibu in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Malibu 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 Playa Malibu for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Malibu 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 Playa Malibu.