Conditions at Loutsa in December
December: Peak Potential at Loutsa
December closes the year at the top of the surf calendar. Average swell height hits 3ft (0.9m) with a 5.0s period, and offshore wind frequency peaks at 38%. The dominant swell directions are NNE (26%) and SSW (20%), but there is also a healthy mix of N and SW energy, giving the east-facing beach more frequent opportunities to line up. Winter lows bring increased rainfall (2.6mm/day) and cooler air (11°C / 52°F), while the water remains relatively warm at 17°C (63°F). Some of the largest windswell events of the year occur this month, with 1.5-2m (5-7ft) readings showing up across the NNE and SSW directions. It is not Hawaii, and the period usually hovers around 5s, but when a Mediterranean storm pulses and the wind shifts offshore, Loutsa can dish out fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves with more consistency than any other month.
Average Spot conditions at Loutsa in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loutsa 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 Loutsa for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loutsa 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 Loutsa.