Asia Sri Lanka
Hiriketiya
A horseshoe bay in the palms.
BEST WAVES THIS MONTH
Where to surf in November.
November brings the North Shore season to life, full power to Morocco and the Canaries, and an open door for Sri Lanka's south coast as the northeast monsoon settles in. Southern-hemisphere summer begins, with warmer water and softer surf.
59 of our 108 destinations list November in their suggested season; 23 of those usually have water at 25°C or warmer.
BEGINNER
Refine this list ↗Learning in November.
Size ranges a learner can use, and a season that suits it.
Asia 
Americas Brazil
Itacaré
Rainforest on one side, surf on the other.
Americas Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur
A bay town with beaches on shuttle.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiriketiya | 1.1 m · 10 s · S | 29°C | Boardshorts | 15 km/h W |
| Itacaré | 1.0 m · 8 s · E | 27°C | Boardshorts | 12 km/h NE |
| San Juan del Sur | 1.2 m · 13 s · SW | 28°C | Boardshorts | 28 km/h NE |
| Sayulita | 0.9 m · 13 s · W | 29°C | Boardshorts | 9 km/h NE |
| Rincón | 0.8 m · 8 s · E | 29°C | Boardshorts | 16 km/h E |
| Playa Venao | 1.0 m · 13 s · SW | 28°C | Boardshorts | 6 km/h SW |
INTERMEDIATE
Refine this list ↗Progressing in November.
More days with real size, without constantly being over your head.
Americas Piura, Peru
Máncora
Warm water and a lively beach town in Peru's north.
Americas Barbados
Bathsheba
The Soup Bowl on Barbados's wild Atlantic coast.
Africa Senegal
Dakar
City surf at the westernmost tip of Africa.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Máncora | 1.8 m · 13 s · SW | 23°C | Rash vest or 1 mm top | 21 km/h S |
| Bathsheba | 1.8 m · 9 s · E | 29°C | Boardshorts | 27 km/h E |
| Dakar | 1.5 m · 12 s · N | 27°C | Boardshorts | 20 km/h N |
| Sal | 1.7 m · 11 s · N | 26°C | Boardshorts | 25 km/h NE |
| Santa Cruz | 1.8 m · 13 s · NW | 14°C | 4/3 mm full suit | 9 km/h NE |
| Sagres | 1.8 m · 12 s · NW | 18°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 23 km/h N |
ADVANCED
Refine this list ↗Charging in November.
The most days with size and long-period swell.
Europe Ireland
Strandhill
Sligo's surf village below Knocknarea.
Europe Portugal
São Miguel, Azores
Atlantic swell, volcanic green.
Americas Oahu, Hawaii, USA
North Shore, Oahu
Seven miles of the world's most famous waves.
| Place | Offshore swell | Water | Wetsuit | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strandhill | 2.6 m · 12 s · NW | 12°C | 5/4 mm, boots | 23 km/h S |
| São Miguel, Azores | 2.4 m · 11 s · NW | 20°C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | 24 km/h SW |
| North Shore, Oahu | 2.4 m · 11 s · NE | 26°C | Boardshorts | 27 km/h E |
| Peniche | 2.1 m · 12 s · NW | 17°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 23 km/h N |
| Lahinch | 2.3 m · 12 s · W | 12°C | 5/4 mm, boots | 23 km/h SW |
| Ericeira | 2.0 m · 12 s · NW | 17°C | 3/2 mm full suit | 23 km/h N |
Rankings combine ERA5 open-ocean data (2015–2024) with our suggested seasons. They describe typical months, not this year's surf, and sheltered spots can be much smaller than the figures here. How this works.