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Mizata • Statistics for December

Conditions at Mizata in December

December: Classic Tropical Winter Surf

December closes the year with the highest ideal wind percentage of all: 69%. The winter pattern is in full swing, with NNE winds dominating at 31.5% and NNW adding another 11.4%. The trade winds are strongest and most consistent this month, and they blow straight offshore across Mizata's SSW-facing sandbar. Swell averages a modest 1.0m (around 3ft) with a 12.2s period, still firmly in the powerful long-period class. Directionally, SSW (63.4%) and S (22.7%) are still the main events, but a subtle NNW/N component (around 3%) shows up as background energy. Rainfall is negligible at 0.30 mm/day and water temperatures are pleasant 28.4°C. December is not the biggest month of the year, but it is one of the cleanest and most consistent - perfect for longboarding, tuning up turns, and enjoying warm tropical mornings with a solid offshore breeze.

Average Spot conditions at Mizata in December

Swell history for December

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for December

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mizata 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 Mizata for your next trip in December.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mizata 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 Mizata.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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