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Conditions at Watergate Bay in November
November: Storm Season Ramps Up
November continues the upward curve in size and power. Average swell height reaches 6ft (1.8m) and average period is a solid 11.0s, with deep Atlantic lows lined up across the North Atlantic. W direction remains number one at 31.4%, while WSW 13.3%, WNW 14.0%, and NW 5.8% fill out the directional picture; the west-facing exposure sees waves through most frontal passages. There is a noticeable increase in swell over 6ft (1.8m), and the 8ft+ (2.5m) category starts to show up more often. Ideal winds sit at 22% of the time, and the majority of wind comes from S through WNW, so many days are onshore or cross-onshore. However, the passing low-pressure systems also bring colder, showery post-frontal weather and occasional NE-E offshore bursts that can set up exceptional surf. Air temp averages 10.6°C, water temp has cooled to 13.0°C, and precipitation is high at 4.26mm/day. November is for the dedicated.
Average Spot conditions at Watergate Bay in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Watergate Bay 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 Watergate Bay for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Watergate Bay 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 Watergate Bay.