Conditions at Haleiwa in November
November: The Season Turns On
November is when Haleiwa begins to earn its legendary status. Average swell heights jump to 8ft (2.4m) and periods push to 11.4s, with the North Pacific storm track firing up in earnest. The swell distribution is more balanced between winter and trade sources: ENE is still at 14.4%, NE at 13.1%, and NNE at 12.7%, but the arrival of serious NNW at 12.1% and N at 5.9% gives the reef real head-high to double-overhead waves. The energy has power, depth, and direction now.
Offshore Kona winds blow from the S/SW quadrant about 39% of the time, giving Haleiwa its famous glassy, barrel-fed look. The trades are still in the mix, but with water temperature at 26.0°C and air at 24.7°C, conditions are warm and increasingly serious. November usually delivers the first big swell events of the winter and marks the beginning of the months every North Shore surfer waits for.
Average Spot conditions at Haleiwa in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Haleiwa 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 Haleiwa for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Haleiwa 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 Haleiwa.