Conditions at Beacons in December
December: The Dry Season Comes Back in Style
December delivers the return of clean conditions. The average swell is 4ft (1.2m) with a 10.2s period, and the direction is mixed but workable - SSE 17.4%, S 20.7%, SSW 13.1% and SW 12.2% are directly in the window, while SE and ESE fill in around the edges. Most waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with a few fun 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets. The NE monsoon is rebuilding, pushing N, NNE, NE and NNW wind percentages up, and ideal surf wind reaches 57%. There is still some W/NW energy around, but clean morning sessions become the norm rather than the exception. Water is 28.8°C, air is 27.2°C, and precipitation drops to 5.30 mm/day, setting the stage for the best months ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.