Conditions at Tramandao in December
December: Back to the Summer Grind
December brings the return of full summer conditions. The ENE trade wind dominates at 26.9%, with NE at 18.8%, leaving ideal wind at just 18%. Swell height eases to 1.6m (5.2ft) and the period drops to 8.2s, so waves are more windswell-like. The direction mix is actually favorable - ENE and E combine for 43.1% of the swell - but it is often accompanied by onshore breeze. Persistent sea surface warmth of 22.4°C and air temps of 22.4°C make it a great beach day, but surfers will have to pick their windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Tramandao in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tramandao 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 Tramandao for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tramandao 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 Tramandao.