Conditions at Loekken in December
December: Winter Solstice Swell
December brings the darkest, wildest days of the North Sea year. Average swell height holds at 4ft (1.2m), period is 6.7s, and the wave rose is led by W (23.3%) and WSW (14.9%), with WNW at 9.9% and a stronger NNW component at 5.2% than in other winter months. This gives Loekken more true W-to-NW exposure compared to the months dominated by pure W, which can be excellent for the sandbars when the wind cooperates. Ideal wind is 26%, so even in the dark it is worth paddling out between frontal passages.
Water temperature drops to 6.7C, air temperature to 3.2C and precipitation is 2.51 mm/day. December is a serious, cold-water surfer's month - heavy hood, 5mm booties and a headlamp for the dawn patrol.
Average Spot conditions at Loekken in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loekken 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 Loekken for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loekken 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 Loekken.