Conditions at Desert Point in December
December: Peak Season, Maximum Power and Cleanest Winds
December is the crowning month at Desert Point. The average swell is 2.0m (6.6ft) with a 12.9s period, and the swell direction is the perfect NW/NNW split - each delivering 32.3 percent of observations, with an added 12.4 percent from WNW. This is heavy, pumping, long-period groundswell aimed straight at the northwest-facing coastline. The 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range is packed with rides, and any pulse above that means charging, XL-level conditions.
The offshore wind machine is also at its best. Ideal wind conditions reach 56 percent - the highest of the entire year - with SE (21.2 percent) and SSE (19.7 percent) combining to keep the wave face clean and the takeoff zone glassy. Air temps are cool at 17.7°C and water temps sit at 17.9°C, so bring the rubber, but bring the good board too. This is the Desert Point apex.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.