Conditions at Falasarna in December
December: Deep-Winter Peak
December reaches the same statistical peak as January. Average swell height is 1.4m (4.5-5ft) with an average period of 6.6s, and the west-northwest through southwest arc - the optimal swell window for Falasarna - accounts for nearly 44 percent of all wave energy. Westerly swells are now common, and when the period climbs above 8-10s, the beach produces hollow, sandbar-shaped peaks that make the cold Mediterranean winter worthwhile. The wind remains the limiting factor: ideal offshore conditions are around 13 percent, with NE winds dominating at 16.7 percent and WSW/W onshore winds combining to over 17 percent. Water temp sits at 18.2°C, air temps average 13.1°C, and rainfall is high at 3.65mm/day. If you can pick the right between-front windows, December delivers the best waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Falasarna in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Falasarna 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 Falasarna for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Falasarna 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 Falasarna.