Conditions at Salinas in November
November: Deep Winter Groundswells
November locks Salinas into the heart of the surf season. The average swell climbs to 5.2ft (1.6m) and the period is 11.8s, meaning powerful, long-period groundswell arrives with regularity. The dominant swell directions are again NW (44%), NNW (21%) and WNW (13%), with a robust distribution of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6ft (1.5-2m) waves; 8ft+ (2.5m+) pulses appear now and then from the strongest Atlantic cyclones. Ideal offshore wind sits at 55%, with the S/SW/WSW quadrant well represented in post-frontal airmasses. Air temperatures fall to 11.2°C, water sits at 15.2°C, and November is the wettest month with 4.04 mm/day of precipitation. This is a heavy month for dedicated surfers, offering serious northwest-swell sessions with little need to even check the forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Salinas in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salinas 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 Salinas for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salinas 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 Salinas.