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Conditions at Oceanside in November
November: The Storm Door Reopens
November is one of the most exciting months at Oceanside. The Aleutian Low deepens, and the North Pacific storm track sends a healthy mix of W and WSW groundswell toward the Southwest-facing beach. Average swell height sits at 0.9m (3ft), but the direction mix is prime: W is 36.5%, WSW is 35.8%, and SW is 21.2%. The W window delivers 14.6% of waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, 3.1% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and 0.7% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. Periods average 12.8s, so the swell has real power.
Wind is much kinder than summer, with ideal offshore conditions at 42% of the time. NNE at 9.7%, NE at 9.2%, and NNW at 9.3% frequently combine to produce clean, lined-up mornings. Water temp falls to 16.6°C (61.9°F), air temps cool to 17.1°C (62.8°F), and rainfall picks up to 0.82mm/day. November is the gateway to the best surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Oceanside in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oceanside 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 Oceanside for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oceanside 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 Oceanside.