Conditions at Taghazout in December
December: A Winter Classic
December is a guarantee of Atlantic power. The average swell height is 2.1m (6.9ft) and the period is 12.9s, with some of the largest and longest waves of the year. The directional distribution shows the most diversity of any winter month: NNW 31.7%, NW 27.9%, WNW 12.0%, W 1.9%, WSW 0.5% - that WNW/W energy is crucial for Taghazout, as it lines up beautifully with the west-southwest exposure. When a W/NW groundswell arrives under offshore easterly winds, the points truly fire.
Wind statistics are excellent: 62% ideal, tied for the best of the year. Continental high pressure repeatedly sends E (13.7%) and ESE (10.4%) winds across the desert, with NE (6.3%), ENE (8.3%), and NNE (7.2%) adding a further offshore push. This pattern grooms the swell into clean, hollow walls, especially in the early morning.
Air temperatures average 17.4°C (min 10.9°C), rainfall is 1.10mm/day, and water is 17.6°C. This is the heart of the Moroccan winter surf experience - pack the 4/3 and enjoy the reward.
Average Spot conditions at Taghazout in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taghazout 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 Taghazout for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taghazout 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 Taghazout.