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Conditions at Palmeira in December
December: Winter Consistency Arrives
December delivers peak consistency, with average swell 2.2m (7ft) and the year's longest average period at 11.7s. The windows from the north are firing: N 12%, NNE 27%, NNW 25% and NE 8%, with most waves breaking in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The trade wind is back in full force - NE 58% and ENE 23% - and ideal offshore wind only accounts for 9% of the time. This means the quality is heavily dependent on synoptic breaks and local land breeze. Still, the raw ingredients are there: long-period groundswell, water temperature 24.4°C, and the chance of winter perfection when the stars align.
Average Spot conditions at Palmeira in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmeira 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 Palmeira for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmeira 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 Palmeira.