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Conditions at Shipwreck Beach in November
November: Serious Winter Swell Returns
November marks a major step up in size and power. Average swell height jumps to 7.5ft (2.3m) and the period sits at 11.1s, driven by an active North Pacific storm track. ENE and NE swells are still present, but the key is the returning NNW/NW groundswell sources, which wrap around the coast and make the most of the south-facing exposure. Wind patterns remain trade-influenced, with ENE at 48 percent and an ideal offshore window 21 percent of the time; the mornings are the safest bet for glassy conditions. This is a month when the beach can go from average to firing within 24 hours as a deep low-pressure system brushes the island chain. Air temperatures cool to 24.7°C, water drops to 25.9°C, and precipitation increases to 2.2 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Shipwreck Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Beach.