Conditions at Belongas Bay in December
December: The Wet Season Delivers Clean Holiday Surf
December completes the monsoon flip and brings the offshore flow back to Belongas Bay. Ideal surf wind climbs to 29%, with NNW, N, NNE and NE directions becoming common, while average swell sits around 5ft (1.5m) at a solid 12.7 seconds. SSW and SW combine for 96% of the wave direction, keeping the reef in the heart of the Indian Ocean swell window. Wave heights are clustered in the 3-6ft (0.9-1.8m) range with occasional bigger sets, offering thick, rippable barrels. Tropical showers are part of the deal - 7.70mm/day - with air temps around 27.6°C and water temperature 29.5°C. The stage is set for the peak season ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Belongas Bay in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belongas Bay 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 Belongas Bay for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belongas Bay 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 Belongas Bay.