Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in November
November is a good month for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (best: February–March).
Plan your trip to Mavericks – Half Moon BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Mavericks – Half Moon BayCalifornia (San Mateo County), United StatesAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 18 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in November
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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 72 km away · water 14°C2.2 m waves2
Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 1315 km away · water 11°C2.7 m waves3
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1055 km away · water 12°C3 m waves4
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 927 km away · water 12°C2.5 m waves5
Morro BayUnited States · 277 km away · water 15°C1.8 m waves6
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 699 km away · water 17°C1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay?
November is a good month for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (best: February–March). Waves 1.8 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in November?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in November?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in November?
Around 17°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.2 m waves), Tofino – Long Beach (2.7 m waves) & Westport – Washington (3 m waves).