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Conditions at Scarborough in December
December: Summer Returns and the Banks Fade
December closes the year with classic Scarborough low season. Average wave height settles to 1.9m (6ft) and period shortens to 11.7s, while the ideal wind share sits at just 21%. Groundswell from SSW (28.8%) and SW (48.1%) still dominates the data, with plenty of waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) category, but the frequency of powerful long-period swells is dropping. Wind conditions are dominated by the summer seabreeze: SSW 25.4%, S 14.3%, SW 10.8% and SSE 9.6%. Offshore ESE/E flow totals close to 18%, just enough to keep dawn patrol alive. The weather is warm and dry - air 21.3°C, water 20.9°C, rain 0.34mm/day. The early mornings are worth a paddle; after 10am it is very often blown out and bumpy.
Average Spot conditions at Scarborough in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scarborough 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 Scarborough for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scarborough 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 Scarborough.