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Conditions at Sunset Beach in November
November: The Winter Engine Turns On
November is the true turning point. Average swell height jumps to around 8ft (2.4m) with an 11.4-second period, and the North Pacific storms are firing. ENE (14.4%), NE (13.1%) and NNE (12.7%) are still present, but N (5.9%) and NNW (12.1%) supply the power that actually lights up Sunset. The trades are still a factor - E at 35.4%, ENE at 30.4% - but ideal offshore wind windows sit at 21%. Water temperature drops to 25.9°C, air averages 24.7°C, and precipitation picks up to 2.22 mm/day. November is when the heavy northwest lines start showing up with regularity, and the North Shore's legendary run begins.
Average Spot conditions at Sunset Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunset 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 Sunset Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunset 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 Sunset Beach.