Conditions at Lido Garda in December
December: The Statistical Peak
December is the peak of the Lido Garda surf season. Average wave height reaches 3ft (1.0m), the average period is longest at 5.8s, and ideal wind frequency is best at 24%. W (16.2%) and WSW (11.4%) remain the prime swell directions, with NNW (8.5%) and NW (6.7%) adding a northern component from continental surges. Critically, the offshore NNE-NE-ENE-E sector is at its annual maximum of 28.3%, offering the best chance of glassy morning windswell.
Water is cold at 16.1°C, air averages 12.0°C, and precipitation is 3.33 mm/day. When a deep Mediterranean low sends a solid W pulse into the lake and the wind ticks into the NE, Lido Garda is at its best.
Average Spot conditions at Lido Garda in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lido Garda 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 Lido Garda for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lido Garda 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 Lido Garda.