Conditions at Lakey Peak in December
December: The Onshore Monsoon Returns
December marks the return of the northwest monsoon. Swell energy is still present - SW accounts for 63% of the direction and SSW another 36%, with average height 4ft (1.3m) and average period 12.9s - but the wind is the story. WSW (16%), SW (17%), W (10%), WNW (7%) and NW (7%) combine for well over half of the wind distribution, blowing directly onshore at the west-facing break. Ideal surfing wind is down to 19%. Rainfall jumps back to 6.71mm/day, air temps are 27.9°C, and water temps reach 29.7°C. There will be clean mornings and pulsing SW sets, but the balance has tipped toward wet-season frustration. Scoring Lakey Peak now requires excellent timing and a healthy dose of luck.
Average Spot conditions at Lakey Peak in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak.