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Conditions at Oum El Bouir in November
November: Hitting Stride
November is where Oum El Bouir begins to shine consistently. Average swell is 4.5ft (1.4m), but period is a healthy 11.3s, and the directional mix is improving: NNW (50%), NW (20%), N (18%). The wind regime remains offshore NE/NNE, but the strong 30-40kph bracket is less persistent, and ideal wind jumps to 24% - the second-best of the year. Sessions become longer and more organized, with long-period swell wrapping into the beach and the offshore trades grooming the faces. Water temperature is 19.9°C, air averages 20.3°C, and it is dry.
Average Spot conditions at Oum El Bouir in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir.