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Conditions at Salsa Brava in December
December: Winter Swell Returns for a Strong Finish
December is the best month outside the January-March core. The average swell height climbs to around 4-5ft (1.2-1.4m), the period extends to 8.2s, and the swell distribution returns to a more powerful winter profile. ENE is still the biggest source at 61.5 percent, but NE jumps to 29.9 percent and NNE delivers 6.9 percent, including solid blocks of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) energy. The increased north-easterly push gives Salsa Brava more drive and better shape than the trade-wind mush of the rainy season.
Wind remains far from ideal, with the ideal-for-surfing frequency at 20 percent, while NW and NNW breezes combine for 48 percent. Still, the drier weather (5.69 mm/day), cooler air at 24.5°C and water dropping to 27.8°C mark the beginning of the prime season. December is when Salsa Brava starts to grumble again, and a properly timed N/NNW groundswell can produce heavy, barreling conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Salsa Brava in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salsa Brava 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 Salsa Brava for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salsa Brava 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 Salsa Brava.