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Conditions at Careneros in December
December: Back in the Groove
December delivers the payoff after the autumn lull. The average swell height builds to 1.3m (4ft), the period strengthens to 8.1s, and ideal wind conditions jump to 71 percent - right back in peak-season territory. The NE swell engine is fully engaged again, supplying 83.3 percent of the energy, with NNE adding 11.5 percent and a solid 46.1 percent of waves in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. The trade winds over the tropical North Atlantic have refreshed, and the Azores High is flexing its muscles, pushing consistent NE swell into the Caribbean. The WNW/NW airflow over the spot keeps things clean and cross-offshore, and rain drops to 5.69mm/day as the dry season re-establishes itself. Water temperature remains warm at 27.9°C, making December one of the most comfortable and most consistent months of the year at Careneros.
Average Spot conditions at Careneros in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Careneros 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 Careneros for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Careneros 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 Careneros.