Conditions at Saltstein in December
December: The Dark Horse of Norwegian Winter
December statistically offers the best wind-to-swell trade-off of the year at Saltstein. Average swell holds at 1.3m (4-5ft), average wave period stretches to 5.9s, and the SW and WSW swells are stacked in the 1.5-2.5m range as winter storms roar across the North Atlantic. The ideal-wind percentage peaks at 22%, with NNE winds at 12.2% leading the offshore flow. Onshore SSW/SW winds are still a factor at 34.8%, but the chance of scoring lined-up, offshore waves on a decent-size SW swell is at its annual maximum. Air temperatures average 0.8°C, water temperatures drop to 5.8°C, and days are short-the reward goes to those who can read the cold, dark charts and pull the trigger.
Average Spot conditions at Saltstein in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltstein 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 Saltstein for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltstein 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 Saltstein.