Conditions at Santa Barbara in November
November: Storm Track Full Throttle
November settles into deep autumn with an average swell of 2.6m (8.5ft) and an average period of 11.5s. The Atlantic is generating consistent, powerful winter swell, and there is more W/NW directionality mixed in, which means Santa Barbara often sees the fringes of these systems rather than the full output. The favourable N/NNE/NE/ENE quadrant is around 14%; when those directions align, the wave heights in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range can be excellent. This is also one of the hardest months for wind cleanliness - ideal surf wind is only 12%, and the S/SW offshore quadrant (27%) is often offset by strong N/NE onshore spells (23%). Rain increases to 2.36 mm/day and water temp drops to 19.3°C. Chase the low-pressure timing for big, clean November waves.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Barbara in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara.