Conditions at Tonel in November
November: Heavy Autumn Groundswell
November is arguably one of the best months for serious surf at Tonel. The average swell height climbs to 2.1m (7ft) and the average period reaches 12.0s, so there is genuine power in the water. Swell direction is still led by NW at 28.9%, but the W window is now very active: WNW at 15.6%, W at 5.2%, WSW at 2.2% and SW at 1.2%. With the west-facing beach fully exposed, these long-period W and WNW swells create consistently solid lines and occasional heavy, firing days. Wind-wise, ideal offshore flow from the E/NE quadrant is 23%, and while NNW is still the most common wind at 22.3%, the overall wind distribution is more varied-ESE, NE, E and N all make meaningful appearances. This means there is a better chance of finding clean, offshore conditions between frontal systems. November also brings the wettest weather of the year at 2.95mm/day, with air temps averaging 16.7°C and water still mild at 17.9°C. If you can dodge the rain, you can score some of the heaviest waves of the autumn.
Average Spot conditions at Tonel in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tonel 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 Tonel for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tonel 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 Tonel.