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Conditions at Taronui Bay in December
December: Summer Settles In
Summer returns to Taronui in December with a marked shift in wave direction. ENE (27.5%), NE (23.3%) and NNE (13.5%) dominate once again, while the favourable N/NNW/NW share drops to 30.9% - still decent but no longer the spring peak. The average swell height eases to 1.1m (3-4ft), but the period stretches out to 9.6s, so any swell that does arrive has some push behind it. The wind becomes more variable, with NNW (10.9%) and NW (8.8%) acting as onshore threats; ideal wind sits at 26%. Air temperature rises to 18.5°C and water to 18.6°C. It is a mellow start to the southern summer - cleaner on the surface, but you have to wait for the north arrow to light up.
Average Spot conditions at Taronui Bay in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taronui Bay 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 Taronui Bay for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taronui Bay 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 Taronui Bay.