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Conditions at The Hoek in November
November: Summer Wind Returns, Quality Takes a Back Seat
November marks a clear step down in surf quality at The Hoek, even though the average swell height is still 2.4m (7.9ft). The average period shortens to 11.3s and ideal wind drops to 7% - tied for the lowest of the year. The swell direction remains dominated by SSW (16.2%) and SW (22.9%), with WSW (7.3%) and W (1.2%) holding on, but the true northwest groundswell window has nearly closed. The Cape Doctor ramps back up: SSE (29.5%) and SE (17.1%) combine for nearly 47% of all wind, with the most common speeds between 20-40kph. While these directions are offshore for a west-facing beach, the strength and gustiness make it hard to find truly clean conditions. Air temperatures climb to 17.4°C, water temp rises to 16.6°C, and rain remains modest at 0.89mm/day. There are still good waves, but they are increasingly reserved for the early-bird sessions.
Average Spot conditions at The Hoek in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Hoek 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 The Hoek for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Hoek 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 The Hoek.