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Conditions at Playa Dominical in December
December: Clean Lines and Holiday Cheer
December marks the return of Playa Dominical's dry-season excellence. Ideal wind jumps back up to 37% of the time, rainfall drops to 4.16mm/day, and the offshore N/NNE quadrant becomes a regular feature of the wind rose. The swell remains consistent if a little smaller, with an average height of 3ft (1.0m) and a 12.5s period. Direction is heavily SSW (88%) with the rest from SW (11%), and the wave-height distribution revolves around 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) - perfect for high-volume boards and fun turn-and-burn waves.
The holiday season often brings more crowds to Dominical's lineup, but the conditions are worth it. Light N/NNE offshore winds groom the faces, water temps sit at 28.1°C (83°F), and air temps are a pleasant 20.6°C (69°F) with low rain. December might not have the biggest swell of the year, but it is one of the most user-friendly and photogenic months. A great time to be in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Dominical in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Dominical 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 Playa Dominical for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Dominical 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 Playa Dominical.