Conditions at Langeoog in December
December: Peak Winter Power, Maximum Weather
December ties January for the biggest average swell of the year at 5-6ft (1.7m), with an average period of 6.8s. The sea is fully charged: W and NW are the standout swell directions, each around 10-10.5%, with WSW, WNW and NNW all contributing strongly. Wave heights in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) and occasional 8ft+ (2.5m+) classes are common, especially from the W and WNW, as repeated North Atlantic lows race toward the North Sea. The wind pattern, however, is winter at its most unruly. SW is the dominant wind source at 14.1%, SSW adds 12.6% and WSW contributes 11.3%; together these directions represent a strong cross and onshore flow that can quickly turn the beach into chop. The ideal offshore ESE/SE/SSE/S window is only 13%, but when a high-pressure ridge or European block sets up, the combination of offshore wind and solid NW swell is some of the best and heaviest surf of the year. Water temp sits at 7.2°C, air averages 5.7°C, and rain totals peak around 2.74mm/day. This is the month for charging, but you will earn every wave.
Average Spot conditions at Langeoog in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Langeoog 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 Langeoog for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Langeoog 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 Langeoog.