Conditions at Canggu in December
December: The Wet Season Onslaught
December marks the return of the wet season, and the quality at Canggu takes a noticeable hit. The swell height drops slightly to 1.6m (5.5ft) and the period to 12.4s, but the direction is still excellent: SSW (57.0%) and SW (36.5%) dominate, giving a combined 93.5% from the optimal sector. The real problem is the wind. Westerly winds return with a vengeance - W (33.7%), WSW (16.8%), and WNW (10.7%) together make up over 60% of the observations, with many in the 20-30kph range, blowing directly onshore or cross-shore at Canggu. Ideal conditions plummet to 20%. With 8.14mm/day of rain and air at 25.8°C, this is a warm, muggy, and often stormy month. If you are in Bali in December, chase the early mornings before the sea breeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Canggu in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canggu 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 Canggu for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canggu 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 Canggu.