Conditions at Vanimo in November
November: Monsoon Re-Awakening
November marks the real return of Vanimo's best surf. Average height climbs to 1.0m (3.3ft), and the period holds around 10.3s, giving waves proper structure and power. NNE dominates once again with 55.9% of the swell, while N and NNW contribute 15.9% and 14.3% respectively. A solid share of the NNE energy sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class, with 1.3% of N/NNW waves reaching the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range.
Ideal winds rise to 56%, and the wind field becomes more variable as the monsoon trough develops. Water temperature peaks at 29.7°C and rainfall increases to 6.28mm/day. The wet season is back, and with it comes a much more reliable supply of hollow, organized surf.
Average Spot conditions at Vanimo in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vanimo 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 Vanimo for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vanimo 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 Vanimo.