Conditions at Antiques in December
December: The Northeast Monsoon Brings the Magic Back
December is where Antiques returns to its polished, high-performance self. The average swell height is a friendly 4ft (1.2m) and, while the period is 9.4s, the direction and wind make it feel far better than the raw numbers suggest. Swell energy now arrives from a broad eastern and southeastern window-ESE, E, SE and SSE are all well represented, with S/SSW and SW wrapping in from the south. Most surf is in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range (79 percent), giving clean, rippable, chest-high waves with the occasional overhead set.
The wind situation is dramatically better. Ideal offshore flow from NNW, NW and WNW is common, and the overall ideal-wind percentage reaches 57 percent. The northeast monsoon is re-established, bringing a drier, sunnier feel to the islands, with air temperatures averaging 27.2°C, water at 28.7°C, and precipitation easing to 5.63mm/day. December is a true re-opening month at Antiques-a time when the lineup cleans up, the trades line up, and the reef starts serving up smooth, long walls again.
Average Spot conditions at Antiques in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Antiques 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 Antiques for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Antiques 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 Antiques.