Conditions at Canet Plage in December
December: The Winter Peak Arrives
December matches January at the apex of the surf season. The average swell height holds at 1.3m (4.2ft), the average period is 5.6 seconds, and the ideal offshore wind percentage reaches its yearly maximum of 36%. NNW swells dominate (19.4%), with strong support from NW (11.2%), S (8.7%), and SSW (7.6%) - giving the spot a nice mix of directions to light up different sections of the beach. The NW wind machine rumbles on (36.4%), providing the groomed, clean conditions that this spot needs. Water temp drops to 14.5°C (58.1°F) and the air is a crisp 9.4°C (48.9°F). This is prime time for the local crew: consistent short-period waves, offshore flow, and the occasional bigger swell that actually wraps into the bay. Make the most of it before the summer doldrums.
Average Spot conditions at Canet Plage in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage.