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Conditions at Playa Las Lajas in December
December: Offshore Winds Return
December marks the return of classic Playa Las Lajas conditions. Average swell height settles at 2-3ft (0.8m) with an 11.8s period, and the swell direction becomes highly focused again: SSW at 87.7 percent, SW at 12.3 percent. 93.6 percent of all waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, making it a small but exceptionally clean month. Ideal offshore winds jump back to 69 percent, led by NNE at 22.1 percent, NNW at 19.1 percent and N at 14.4 percent. Rainfall plummets to 3.18mm/day and the water temperature sits at 28.3°C. While the period is the shortest of the year, the groomed, lined-up peaks and holiday-perfect weather make December a great month to be in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Lajas in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas.