Conditions at Zonte in December
December: Small, Glassy, and Beautiful
December rounds out the year with the smallest average swell of the season, tied at 3ft (1.0m), but it may just be the most photogenic month at Zonte. Average period of 12.2 seconds keeps the swell lined up, and the direction mix remains south-based: SSW 63.4%, S 22.7%, SW 5.5%, with a small northern component from N/NNW/NW. The bulk of waves fall in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, making it a great month for grovelers and small-wave boards.
Offshore winds are outstanding, with a 70% ideal rating. NNE is the clear boss at 31.5%, followed by NNW (11.4%), NE (9.8%), NW (7.1%), and N (5.2%). Rain is nearly absent at 0.30 mm/day, air temp sits at a pleasant 26.1°C, and water temp remains warm at 28.4°C. December is the definition of the dry-season small-wave classic: clean, sunny, and not too crowded on the right swells.
Average Spot conditions at Zonte in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zonte 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 Zonte for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zonte 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 Zonte.