Conditions at Yoff Beach in November
November: Winter Swell Is Back, So Is the Wind
The ocean conditions in November are a throwback to the winter, with the average swell at 5-5.5ft (1.5-1.7m) and the period stretching to 12.0s. The swell rose is once again dominated by the NNW (86.8%), and the distribution is very healthy: 34.7% at 3-5ft (1-1.5m), 38.9% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), and 11.0% at 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m). This is serious, groundswell energy.
But the atmosphere is shifting. The Azores High is strengthening, and the trade winds are re-establishing: N (24.6%), NNE (31.2%), NE (8.9%) and NNW (24.9%) combine for 89.6% of all wind. Ideal offshore wind plummets to 3%. As a result, the surf is powerful but frequently blown out, with a bumpy surface and strong currents. Water temp is still warm at 27.1°C, air 26.4°C, but precipitation drops to 0.44mm/day. Hardcore chargers will find size, but the everyday surfer will struggle to find quality.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach.