Conditions at Green Bowls in December
December: Transition to Prime Time
December is when Green Bowls turns back on. The average swell is 1.6m (5ft), a little smaller but still plenty of push with a 12.7s period. Swell direction is healthy: SSW 57%, SW 37% and WSW 4%, which fills the west side of the window and gives the break more variety. Wind stats improve dramatically, with ideal wind at 42%; the W (34%), WSW (17%) and WNW (11%) cross-offshore flows dominate, and there are more NW/NNW offshore pulses. Rain is on the increase at 7.6mm/day, a sign of the northwest monsoon, but the air is 27.9C and water is 29.2C. December delivers far more clean sessions than the previous six months and sets the stage for the peak season ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Green Bowls in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Green Bowls 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 Green Bowls for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Green Bowls 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 Green Bowls.