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Conditions at North Point in December
December: Summer Arrives with Smaller, Fickler Waves
December closes the year back in low-surf season. Average swell height is 6ft (1.9m), average period drops to 11.9 seconds, and the swell direction is overwhelmingly SW at 40.6%, with only a modest WSW contribution at 7.7%. The west and northwest swells that North Point loves are almost absent from the rose, so most surf relies on the more southerly angled SW groundswell wrapping around the point.
Ideal wind falls to its lowest percentage of the year at 13%, tying with January. The wind rose is dominated by SSE and S at 20% and 19.8% respectively, along with a decent SE component. Cleaner mornings are still possible, but quality can fade quickly once the seabreeze kicks in. With air temperatures at 18.9°C, water temperature at 19.9°C, and very little rainfall at 0.48 mm/day, December is best suited to smaller-wave equipment and quick sessions between summer breezes.
Average Spot conditions at North Point in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Point during December. 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 North Point for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Point for December. 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 North Point.