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Conditions at Playa Tamarindo in December
December: The Dry Season Sets the Stage for Winter Swell
December brings the full return of the dry season and the strongest NE trade signal of the year. Ideal wind is at 74 percent, precipitation plummets to 0.47mm/day, and water temperature sits at 27.4°C. Swell direction becomes more mixed again: SSW, S, and SW remain, but NE, NNE, and W/NW sources from early North Pacific storms begin to grow. Periods average 12.0s and surf heights sit around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m). This combination of cleaner winds, drier weather, and better swell direction makes December one of the best months to score Playa Tamarindo.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Tamarindo in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.