Conditions at La Nord in December
December: Peak Season Consolidation
December is arguably the most reliable month of the year at La Nord. Ideal offshore wind conditions hit 39 percent, the highest of any month, while average swell height holds at 5-6ft (1.7m) and the average period sits at a powerful 12.6s. WNW (40%) and NW (32%) again lead the swell direction table, with a solid W component (4%) adding more variety and making the beach a consistent magnet for North Atlantic groundswell. Waves regularly push into the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and the occasional overhead-plus bomb arrives when a deep mid-Atlantic low locks onto the French coast. Air temperatures are cold at 7.7°C, precipitation is high at 3.60 mm/day, and water temperatures have cooled to 13.4°C. With the best wind statistics of the year and a cold-water winter swell machine in full gear, December sets the standard for La Nord.
Average Spot conditions at La Nord in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Nord 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 La Nord for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Nord 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 La Nord.