Is November a good time for surfing at Montauk?
November is one of the best months for surfing at Montauk. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
Plan your trip to MontaukEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 13°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both
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Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in November
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in the USA in November →Where to go surfing in November →Schools and camps near Montauk
- Ocean Surf Resort 2.5 km
- The Surf Lodge 2.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Montauk?
November is one of the best months for surfing at Montauk. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Montauk in November?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Montauk in November?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Montauk in November?
Around 13°C by day and 8°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Outer Banks – Waves (1.3 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1.2 m waves), Folly Beach – The Washout (1.2 m waves) & Rockaway Beach – New York (1.1 m waves).
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