Conditions at Gokarna in December
December: Steady Offshore Monsoon Winds and Reliable Waist-High Waves
December closes the year in fine style with conditions very similar to November, though the swell becomes more mixed across the compass. Average swell height is 2.3ft (0.7m) and the average period holds at 10.0s. The swell rose shows SSW 15.6%, W 11.7%, WNW 13.0%, SW 12.6%, WSW 10.7% and NW 11.2%, producing a broad mix of westerly and southwesterly peaks. Most waves are in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) class, but there is enough variety to keep things interesting. Offshore winds remain a major asset: ideal wind blows 49% of the time, led by ENE at 24.3%, E at 9.1% and NE at 8.9%. Rain is almost absent at 0.21mm/day, air temperatures are a mild 24.7 degrees C and water stays warm at 28.4 degrees C. December is all about consistency - not enormous surf, but plenty of clean, rippable waves under reliable offshore wind.
Average Spot conditions at Gokarna in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gokarna 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 Gokarna for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gokarna 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 Gokarna.