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Conditions at Playa Colorado in December
December: The Trades Take Over
December delivers a stark return to winter conditions. The average wave period collapses to 8.9s, ideal wind drops to 7%, and ENE/NE windswell takes back the ocean with 63% of the total. The optimal S/SSW/SW/WSW swell is only about 12%. Average heights remain 1.3m (4.3ft), but those numbers are mostly short-period, trade-driven waves; the surface is frequently blown out by 20-40kph offshore trades. Air temps 27.3°C, water 26.9°C, and the dry season has returned. Not the month to book a dedicated surf trip unless a rare southern hemisphere groundswell sneaks through.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Playa Colorado for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Playa Colorado.