Conditions at Shangri-la in December
December: The High Season Begins
December signals the return of peak-season trade-wind surf. Ideal wind sits at 52%, and the offshore quadrant is fully active: WNW 18.4%, W 14.9%, NW 14.3%, NNW 11.1%. Swell averages 1.3m (4.3ft) with a period of 9.9s, giving the waves a punchy, rideable feel. The swell directions become more varied and more favorable than summer: SE 13.5%, SSE 18.0%, S 20.3%, SW 13.2%, ESE 5.8%. The preferred E-SSE window is well represented, and the surface is far cleaner under the winter wind regime. Water temperature is 28.6°C, air temperature 27.2°C, and rainfall is 5.05mm/day. December sets the stage for the next four months of consistent, groomed surf at Shangri-la.
Average Spot conditions at Shangri-la in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la.