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Conditions at Newport Beach in November
November: The Autumn Turnaround to Cleaner Winter Surf
November is where Newport Beach begins to shine again. The average period eases to 12.8s while average height is 0.8m (2-3ft). Swell direction is nicely balanced with WSW at 36.4%, W at 26.4%, SW at 26.2% and SSW at 9.4%. As North Pacific storms become more frequent, the W and WSW groundswell mix strengthens and starts to overpower the fading summer south-swell pattern.
Wind becomes a major asset. Ideal offshore flow rises to 35%, with NNW at 7.8%, NW at 8.1%, NNE at 6.5% and NE at 5.5% all contributing to cleaner surface conditions. Air temperature falls to 17.1C, water remains a comfortable 16.4C, and precipitation increases to 0.77 mm/day. This is the month when consistent, quality sessions start replacing the summer grovelers.
Average Spot conditions at Newport Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach.