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Mira • Statistics for November

Conditions at Mira in November

November: Consistent Groundswell and Clean Windows

November continues the strong autumn run and edges toward full winter power. Average swells are 7ft (2.2m) with a period of 11.9s, and ideal wind improves to 46 percent. The swell direction is spread across the entire W-NW spectrum - NW at 23.6 percent, WNW at 18.0 percent, NNW at 12.9 percent and W at 6.5 percent - giving Mira more variety than almost any other month. The wind pattern shifts dramatically: NNW drops to 15.5 percent, east winds appear 8.7 percent of the time, and the offshore quadrant from ENE through SE combines for a strong set of clean windows. Water temp has cooled to 16.1C (61F), air averages 13.3C (56F), and rainfall is the highest of the year at 4.48mm/day. With a wet, active westerly regime and multiple offshore wind events, November is prime time for pumping, grinding beachbreak conditions at Mira.

Average Spot conditions at Mira in November

Swell history for November

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for November

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mira 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 Mira for your next trip in November.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mira 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 Mira.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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