Conditions at Ouakam in November
November: Building Toward Full Power
November is when Ouakam shifts into high gear. The average wave height climbs to 1.6m (5.2ft) and the period jumps to 12.0s. The swell is almost entirely from the NNW (86.8%), with a touch of NW (7.1%), and the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range carries most of the energy. The north-easterly trades are back in full force - N (24.6%) and NNE (31.2%) combine with NE (8.9%) to give a strong offshore flow, and the ideal wind percentage sits at 34%. This is a month of consistent, powerful groundswell, with often flawless construction on the rising tide. Water temperature cools to a pleasant 27.1°C, while air temperature averages 26.8°C. Precipitation is minimal (0.27mm/day). Expect peak-season quality and an increasingly serious line-up.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam 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 Ouakam for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam 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 Ouakam.