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Conditions at Shipwrecks in December
December: Clean Holiday Micro-Swell
December closes the year with the smallest average heights at 0.8m (2-3ft) and the shortest average periods of the year at 11.9s. S and SSW still lead the direction distribution at 41% and 29%, with a bigger mix of N/NNE swell from winter cold fronts. The wind is the season's saving grace: ideal conditions hold at 64%, with NNW leading the wind rose at 18%, so the small waves stay incredibly clean. Water temperature is still a pleasant 24.5°C and air temperature sits at 22.6°C. It may not be big, but under a holiday high-pressure sky, Shipwrecks can still offer fun, long-period waves with plenty of empty lineups.
Average Spot conditions at Shipwrecks in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shipwrecks 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 Shipwrecks for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shipwrecks 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 Shipwrecks.