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Conditions at Punta Brava in December
December: The Golden Return
December brings Punta Brava roaring back to life. The dry season has officially arrived, and the surf quality curve turns sharply upward. The average swell height settles back to 0.7m (2.3ft), with a dominant SSW direction at 96.0% and 88.0% in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range - exactly what this southwest-facing spot loves. Periods remain a solid 12.0s, ensuring that the energy from distant Pacific storms wraps in cleanly. The big shift is in the wind. NNE becomes the dominant offshore flow at 21.9%, backed by NE at 8.7%, and the overall quality of the onshore flow drops significantly. Critically, ideal wind conditions leap back to 54% of the time, bringing glassy mornings and groomed faces. Rainfall drops sharply to 3.44 mm/day, water temps are warm at 28.3°C, and air temps hover between 23.6°C and 31.6°C. December marks the start of Punta Brava's premium surf season - a time when long, clean, rippable SSW swell meets offshore trade winds day after day.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.