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Conditions at Port Alfred in November
November: Summer Pattern Taking Hold
November is where Port Alfred starts to feel like summer. The average swell is 1.8m (5.9ft), the period has shortened to 10.2s, and ideal conditions are down to 23%. SSW still leads at 27.3%, followed by S at 16.2%, but the swell mix is broader, with more ESE/SE/SSE energy mixed in. Most waves are in the 1-2m (3-6.5ft) range, and while 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) remains common, the lack of long-period organisation makes it less powerful. ENE winds are back at 19.4%, E at 11.2%, and WSW/SW/SSW onshore flow combines with S flow for a large chunk of the wind rose; offshore N/NNW/NW/WNW flow is rare. The occasional strong S/SSW groundswell can still wrap in, but expect wind to be the limiting factor more often than not. Water temperature is 18.5°C, air temperature averages 19.7°C, and precipitation is 2.48 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Port Alfred in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred.