Conditions at Pleasure Point in November
November: Storm Track Kicks Into Gear
November delivers the first serious winter swell at Pleasure Point. Average height jumps to 6.6ft (2.0m), and the period reaches 12.7s, with the wave rose now full of WNW (52.3 percent) and W (17.0 percent). The height distribution leans strongly into the solid-to-pumping range, with 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) as the dominant class, while NW also contributes 7.3 percent. True S/SSW swell remains rare, but the frequency of WSW/SW energy begins to climb, giving the point a bit more shape and zipper on the best days.
This is also when the North Pacific storm track becomes more active, with fronts sweeping through and winds turning more dynamic. Ideal offshore flow is still strong at 75 percent, with NNW leading at 22.2 percent and NW at 16.4 percent. Rain picks up to 1.84 mm/day, air temperatures average 12.2°C, and water temperature is 12.9°C. November is a prize-fight month: raw, powerful winter groundswell arriving under increasingly electrifying skies.
Average Spot conditions at Pleasure Point in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pleasure Point 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 Pleasure Point for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pleasure Point 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 Pleasure Point.