Conditions at Reef in November
November: Storm Season Ramps Up
November is a serious surf month. The average swell height jumps to 7.5ft (2.3m) with a 12.0-second average period, putting the reef back into full winter groove. Directionally, the swell is now dominated by NW at 23.7% and NNW at 17.4%, with strong input from WNW at 15.6% and W at 5.6%. These are deeper, more powerful Atlantic lows swinging across the ocean, generating long-period groundswell with real size. Expect regular 6-8ft (1.8-2.5m) days and the first proper XXL sessions of the season.
Wind remains the wildcard. The offshore east to southeast quadrant provides about 18% of the readings, and the ideal surfing percentage is 23%. That means clean, pumping days exist in between fronts, but onshore flow from the W/NW quadrant can also ruin surface conditions quickly. The wettest month of the year lives here with 3.07mm/day of precipitation, air temperatures cooling to 14.5°C, and water temperatures still pleasant at 16.6°C. November is a surfer's month: expect power, expect wind swings, and pick your sessions carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Reef in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Reef 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 Reef for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Reef 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 Reef.