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Conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in December
December: Shorter Periods and a Return to Mixed Swell
December closes the year with a clear shift in the ocean. The average period drops to 10.3s, putting the surf back in the shorter-period category, and the swell mix becomes much more evenly distributed. SSW still leads at 38.0%, but significant north/northwest energy appears - NNW (13.1%), NW (7.2%), N (5.4%) and NNE (7.1%) - and those directions do not work well at this south-facing beach. Offshore winds are actually favourable 51% of the time, with NNW (44.2%) and N (20.5%) dominating, but the shorter-period mixed swell tends to be more disorganized, with less push and more closeouts. Rainfall eases to 4.82mm/day and water temperature stays warm at 28.2°C. December rewards patience: pick the days when true SSW groundswell rides beneath the northerly wind and you will still find fun, rippable waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros.