Conditions at Pools in November
November: Groundswell Season Hits Full Stride
November sees Pools really start to pump. Average swell height jumps to 5ft (1.5m) with a powerful 10-second period, and the percentage of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves increases noticeably. NNE swell is the standout at 28% of the distribution, giving the NNW-facing beach consistent, well-angled lines. Trade winds can still put a crinkle on the surface, but ideal conditions improve to 43% and the post-frontal southerly wind windows are the ones to chase. Water temperature sits at 28.4°C, and rainfall averages 4.26mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.