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Conditions at El Faro in December
December: The Cleanest Month of the Year
December is the most consistent month for clean conditions at El Faro. Ideal wind reaches a yearly high of 63%, and the offshore N/NNE/NW/NNW flow is the dominant wind story. The average swell height drops to 0.9m (3ft), but with a 13.1s period, the waves remain lined up and fun. The swell direction is SSW at 56.3%, SW at 32.7%, and WSW at 7.4%. Most surf is in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range with a healthy dose of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets. December's smaller size is more than made up for by the quality of the surface: dry skies, light offshore breezes, and minimal rain at just 0.18 mm/day. Water temp is still warm at 28.4°C and air temps average 25.2°C. It is a fantastic month for traditional logging, high-performance turns, and long, peelable waves without much blown-out chaos.
Average Spot conditions at El Faro in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Faro 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 El Faro for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Faro 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 El Faro.