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Conditions at Atlantida Pier in December
December: The Summer Slog Returns
December fully embraces the summer pattern, and it is a grim time for wave riding. The NE (26.2%) and ENE (18.2%) trades construct an impenetrable wall of onshore wind. This is the beginning of the extended low season. Wind speeds regularly exceed 20 kph, whipping the ocean's surface into a white-capped mess. The average swell height remains at 0.0m, completely shutting down any potential for quality surf. With the water temperature rising to 22.2°C and air temperatures averaging 22.4°C, the atmosphere is aligned to produce thunderstorms and heavy rain (3.96 mm/day). The ideal wind statistic holds steady at 0%, leaving the surfers of Atlantida Pier to gaze at a frustrated, bumpy ocean, waiting in vain for the winter storms that are months away.
Average Spot conditions at Atlantida Pier in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Atlantida Pier 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 Atlantida Pier for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Atlantida Pier 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 Atlantida Pier.