5 Best Surfing Destinations-November

The determining factors in the ratings for each month are water and
air temperature, wave consistency, overall weather conditions
including precipitation and winds, (offshore winds receiving a big
plus). Break logistics:  Are waves accessible?, Are there places to
stay near the breaks?, Are the breaks crowded?, What are the
hazards, rips, reefs, rocks, and water pollution?

Culture: Are there
activities to do if the surf goes flat? Other Liquid activities,
kayaking, windsurfing, canoing, fishing, etc…? Good hiking, site
seeing, historical significant activities? Friendly inhabitants? Overall
Safety! Last, but certainly of equal importance, expense, including
lodging, airfare, rental cars, taxis, food and water.

Of course, the list is subjective and only a guide for those looking for
ideas for a vacation destination.  We will not list actual surf spots for
three reasons: 1) there are places that do a great job of listing
the good breaks in the area we mention.2) We hope that you are forced to interact with
the people that live there, talk to them, ask them where the good
breaks are, how to get there & how to blend in. 3) Take a chance,
do some searching on your own, chill on the beach awhile and spot a
peak for yourself or go for a long walk and just maybe you will find a
place of your own to borrow for a session or two.

Maui, Hawaii

Maui is not the archetypical surf choice of Hawaii, but the island has
some awesome, easily accessible surf spots,  dazzling landscapes,
and warm, lucid water.
Water Temp: 74-79 degrees
Water Pollution: Pristine, very clean
Wave Consistency: 3-6ft faces are common and consistent
Overall Weather: 77-83 degrees
Suggested Gear: Board shorts, rash guards, sunscreens, sunblock, lip
balm, antibiotic cream, duct tape and super glue.
The surf in Maui is somewhat fickle; you will need
transportation to get to the spots that are breaking and stay
abreast of current surf reports to score the best waves.

Is it crowded? Yes, leave impatience at the airport.
Is there localism? Yes, sometimes it may be best to search for
smaller peaks or take pleasure in scraps.
Are there Hazards? Sharp reefs, rip currents, powerful waves &
wind, jellyfish, urchin, tiger sharks, and some agro surfers.

Maui is fascinating…, dynamic, diverse, powerful and gentle
in one turn of an hour glass; a week, a month or a year it is
never enough time!

Culture:
Things to do: Everything and anything is available associated with
water.
Things to do out of the water? Never enough time to take in all of
the alluring natural beauty of the island.
People: Friendly, though some are toasted by tourists.
Food & Water: Every option available, be sure to try the local flavor.
Some of the surf breaks are fairly remote, bring the water.
Nightlife: Laid back atmosphere.
Expense: Expensive, though camping is an option and can make the trip far
less expensive.
Safety: Very safe

Barbados, Caribbean Islands

Barbados is geographically the furthest east of all the Caribbean
Islands and receives the most consistent, warm,  pristine water
swells.
Water Temp: 74-79 degrees
Water Pollution: Very clean, beautiful turquoise water.
Wave Consistency: 3-6ft faces with any kind of disturbance in the
Atlantic.
Overall Weather: 83-88 degrees
Suggested Gear: Board shorts, rash guards, sunscreens, sunblock, lip
balm, duct tape and super glue.
Hurricanes, cold fronts and storms from the North Atlantic
send consistent ridable surf to Barbados.

Barbados is a unique blend of people from all over the world
offering up a charismatic culture.
Culture:
Things to do:
Things to do out of the water?
People: Friendly and pretty laid back.
Food & Water:
Nightlife: There is nightlife but you may have to drive to it,
designate a driver!
Expense:
Safety: Safe, some petty theft and girls should be careful at night alone.

Northern California, USA

Northern California surf is bold, rugged and cold. The
landscape is mystical, beautiful and will never be tamed. This
is best time to score some nice weather and solid surf conditions
but this is not a destination for the tainted surfer.
Water Temp: Cold, 50-55 degrees
Water Pollution: Clean, especially away from the cities.
Wave Consistency: 4-8ft faces are common, but do not be surprised
if you see some 15-20 ft. surf.
Overall Weather: 55-65 degrees
Suggested Gear: Lots of neoprene.

This is a massive area, surf breaks are often a great distance
apart and logistics can be dreadfully painful but when you
find surf it will be big, powerful and worth the effort.
Can you get to the waves? Yes, but many will require solid
directions and patience.
Are there places to stay? Yes, but not always near the best surf.
Is it crowded? Some places can get crowded when its firing.
Is there localism? Yes, in a few spots and these are surfers you do
not want to agitate.
Are there Hazards? Many, including cold water, rocks, extremely
thick seaweed, and big sharks.
You will need to rent a car to fully experience this magical
place and all that it has to offer from one of the top cultural
hubs in the world, San Francisco, some of the best bud on
the planet to desolate surf breaks and landscapes.
Culture:
Things to do: Near major towns and cities, everything, but as you
drift away from populated area, nothing but surf.
Things to do out of the water? A matter of choice, there are places
you could go where you may not see anyone all day.
People: Friendly
Food and Water: Plentiful in towns, but be sure to bring gallons of
fresh water to the remote breaks.
Nightlife: 1st class in San Francisco, nothing in the remote areas.
Expense: Lodging and feeding in San Francisco is very expensive,
reasonable as you head north.
Safety: Very safe.

Canary Islands, Spain

The Canary Islands sit 60 miles off the coast of Africa but are an
autonomous region of Spain. Water Temp: 63-68 Degrees
Water Pollution: Clean

Wave Consistency: 4-6ft face are common and consistent.
Overall Weather: 68-73 Degrees
Suggested Gear: 3/2 full suit, spring suit, rash guards, sunscreen,
lip balm, and sunblock. Duct tape and super glue in case the waves
get heavy. Extra board?
Most of the surf in the Canary Islands is more suitable for
experienced, seasoned surfers and heavy, reef dumping
hollow waves define the conditions.
Can you get to the waves? Having a 4×4 vehicle is vital for getting
to the best breaks.
Are there places to stay? Decent options but most are fairly costly,
budget accommodations are limited.
Is it crowded? Can get crowded on good days
Is there localism? Unfortunately, can get dicey.
Are there Hazards? Sharp lava reefs, powerful hollow waves, urchin,
and sketchy infrastructure.
A destination more structured for surfing, windsurfing and
kite surfing and less for cultural and nocturnal endeavors.

Culture:
Things to do: Liquid activities are easily obtained
Things to do out of the water? More of a laid back relaxing
destination, cultural activities are limited.
People: Friendly
Food and Water: Stayed stocked on water when you find product, food
is on the expensive side.
Nightlife: Some, but more relaxed than rave.
Expense: Above average cost. Campgrounds are available to save some
money!
Safety: Very safe.

North Florida, USA

Northern Florida is both overlooked and underrated as a surf destination. It seems that once tourists enter the state it is their natural tendency to proceed as far south as possible skipping past some of Florida’s best surf and most beautiful topography.Water Temp:
Water Pollution: Mostly clean, be cautious after a rain near river
mouths and major cities.
Wave Consistency: 3-5ft faces are common, with hurricane swells or
cold fronts from the north offering bigger surf.

Overall Weather: 70-80 degrees
Suggested Gear: Board shorts, rash guards, sunscreen, sun block, bring
some neoprene for cloudy days and especially for morning and evening
sessions.
The infrastructure of northern Florida makes logistical
planning to surf breaks easy and pleasant, particularly in
November when the beach crowds diminish.
Can you get to the waves? Yes, most of the surf spots are
accessible by car. Ask at surf shops to find hidden pearls, that is, if
the will give them up.
Are there places to stay? Yes, from campgrounds to 5 star resort
hotels, everything is available for all budgets.
Is it crowded? Some spots can get extremely crowded, Florida has a
big surf population.
Is there localism? A few places are very localized but most are fairly
chill, plenty of peaks to find without crowds.
Are there Hazards? Some sharks but really they are everywhere,
Florida gets a bad rap most likely because more people are in the
water year round, therefore, increasing the incidence of shark
attacks.
Jacksonville is a major metropolitan city with extensive
recreational and nightlife activities, St Augustine is a hidden
gem of the USA and Daytona Beach is a universally renown
party place.
Culture:
Things to do: Everything is available near the water.
Things to do out of the water? There is an abundance of choices in
and around most of the bigger towns.