Conditions at Coco Pipe in December
December: Peak Season Locks In with N/NE Groundswell
December locks in peak winter conditions at Coco Pipe. The average swell height reaches 5ft (1.6m), tied for the highest of the year, and the period is 9.4s. ENE (43%) and NE (33%) dominate, with NNE adding 12% - nearly 90% of all swell energy arrives from the favourable quadrant. The 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range is very well represented, and larger 7-8ft (2-2.5m) pulses become more common as strong lows off the U.S. East Coast fire N/NE swell south into the Caribbean.
Winds remain moderate E/ESE trades, so the surface is often lumpy and side-shore. Ideal offshore S/SW flow is still rare at 16% of the time, meaning you have to pick your windows. Early mornings before the trades build are often the best bet. Air temperature averages 25.5°C, water temperature is 27.2°C, and rainfall is 1.65 mm/day. The size and period make December the anchor of the surf season.
Average Spot conditions at Coco Pipe in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Coco Pipe 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 Coco Pipe for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Coco Pipe 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 Coco Pipe.