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Conditions at Lobitos in December
December: Warm, Clean and Rebuilding
December brings one of the most balanced months of the early summer. Average height is 1.5m (5ft), with a 13.4s period. The swell direction spreads out a bit - SSW (45.7%) and SW (44.2%) split the spectrum, with WSW (7.7%) also present. This broader south-to-west spread creates more wrap-friendly lines at Lobitos than the pure SSW months. Heights are concentrated in the 1-2m (3-7ft) classes, with roughly 40% at the bigger end.
Wind quality jumps back to 63% ideal. S/SSE winds still dominate, but light-to-moderate speeds are more common, and SW/WSW flow increases, indicating a summertime relaxation. Water temp rises to 21.6°C, air temp to 22.9°C, and rain is minimal. With clean offshore texture and consistent long-period waves, December sets the stage for the best surf season of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Lobitos in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lobitos 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 Lobitos for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lobitos 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 Lobitos.