Conditions at Popov Island in November
November: Winter Monsoon Kicks In
November is a solid transition month. Average height rises to 0.7m (2.5ft), period sits at 5.0s, and ideal wind jumps to 17%. The Siberian High is strengthening, so NNW winds dominate (25%) with strong N (14%) and NW (11%) support, all offshore or northwest winds for Popov. The swell direction is still about 36% from the S/SSW/SW/WSW quadrant, offering some of the best trade-offs of the year: right-direction south swell plus offshore wind. Most of it is small, but the combination of cleaner conditions and slightly larger NNW/N pulses means more rideable days.
Air temps plummet to 1.1°C, water to 6.8°C, and precipitation is relatively low at 1.09mm/day. Winter rubber is now essential, but November offers some of the best surf-per-day ratios of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Popov Island in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Popov Island 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 Popov Island for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Popov Island 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 Popov Island.