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Conditions at Playa Marbella in December
December: Dry Season Rebirth
December closes the year with a full-on return of the offshore trade wind regime. NE winds roar back to 44.5%, with ENE at 11.5% and NNE at 12.1% - more than two-thirds of the wind flows from the offshore quadrant, ideal for grooming the west-southwest-facing beach. The swell picture becomes more mixed: SSW at 31.1% and SW at 18.7% remain the primary players, but WSW (6.6%), W (4.6%) and even NNW (4.8%) and NW (5.9%) contribute more, reflecting a blend of distant Southern Hemisphere groundswell and mid-latitude North Pacific energy. Heights average 4-5ft (1.3m) with average periods of 11.7s. Rain nearly disappears (0.7mm/day) and water temps rest at 27.9°C (82°F). The result: consistent, user-friendly, glassy peaks as the holiday surf season kicks into gear.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Marbella in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Marbella 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 Marbella for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Marbella 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 Marbella.