Conditions at Cave in November
November: Prime Time Groundswell and Serious Size
November is one of the most consistent months of the year at Cave. Average swell height reaches 7.5ft (2.3m) and the average period is a strong 12.0s, meaning a steady conveyor of powerful, long-period groundswell. The wave rose is still dominated by NW and WNW swell, but the direct W, WSW, SW and SSW sectors are collectively more represented than during the summer. Wind is ideal 26% of the time, with NNE and NNW winds the most common contributors; the NE-quadrant offshore flow is behind the best, cleanest sessions of the month. Average air temperature is 14.5°C, water temperature is 16.6°C and precipitation rises to 3.07mm/day as wet winter storms move through. November is a serious month for Cave, with heavy, powerful waves on offer when the swell direction and winds align.
Average Spot conditions at Cave in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cave 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 Cave for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cave 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 Cave.