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Conditions at Stent Road in December
December: Summer Doldrums
December brings the summer lull to Stent Road. The average swell height falls to 1.6m (5.2ft) with a period of 11.0 seconds - the shortest of the year. While WSW swell still dominates at 47.0%, the waves are noticeably smaller, with most energy in the 0.5-1.5m (1.5-5ft) range. Wind conditions are only ideal 15% of the time, and the onshore westerlies are still frequent. However, the lighter winds of summer mean smaller but cleaner conditions, especially when a gentle sea breeze stays offshore. Water temperature warms to 17.3°C, air reaches 16.1°C, and precipitation is moderate at 3.49 mm/day. December is best for small-wave cruising and longboarders, but keen surfers should watch for early-season tropical lows that can occasionally spin up a fun, clean SW swell.
Average Spot conditions at Stent Road in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stent Road 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 Stent Road for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stent Road 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 Stent Road.