Conditions at Bridges in November
November: The Trade-Wind Pulse Returns
November is the turning point at Bridges. Average swell height bumps back up to 0.7m (2.3ft) and average period extends to 6.5s, a sign that the winter trade-wind pulse is rebuilding. The dominant direction is still ESE at 56.8%, but the E component grows to 15.4% and SE rounds out the bottom line with 13.4%. The proportion of 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) waves increases slightly, and the sub-0.5m micro category shrinks compared to September and October. It is not dramatic, but the energy is trending upward.
Winds become stronger and more easterly again as the Atlantic high pressure builds. ENE leads at 41.9%, E at 20.3% and NE at 15.2%, with speeds often reaching the 20-30kph class. The ideal-wind percentage drops to 37%, meaning the days that line up are offshore and clean, but the trades can also over-blow the small surf. Air temperature settles at 26.4°C, water temperature at 28.4°C, and precipitation remains significant at 4.85 mm/day. This is the start of the winter window when Bridges becomes worth checking again.
Average Spot conditions at Bridges in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bridges 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 Bridges for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bridges 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 Bridges.