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Conditions at Playa Boca Chica in December
December: Offshore Winds, Dry Air, and Glassy Southern Swell
December is arguably the most consistent surf month of the year at Playa Boca Chica. The wind score hits 60 percent ideal-the second-highest of the year-with NNW and NNE winds dominating the offshore flow. Average swell height sits at 3.5ft (1.1m), the period remains long at 13.3s, and SSW plus SW directions account for 86 percent of the wave energy. Rain is almost negligible at 0.18mm/day, air temperatures stay comfortable in the mid-20s°C, and water temperatures remain a warm 29.0°C. The surf is not as big as late spring, but it is clean, lined up and extremely consistent. For a south-facing winter beach, December is as good as it gets.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Boca Chica in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Boca Chica 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 Playa Boca Chica for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Boca Chica 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 Playa Boca Chica.