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Conditions at Playa Norte in December
December: Pre-Summer Lull, All the Same Wind
December closes out the year with a further easing of swell size, averaging 1.5m (4.9ft). The period drops slightly to 12.8 seconds, and the swell direction is still almost exclusively SSW (87.7%), with a small increase in SW (10%). The wind pattern shows little improvement; S/SSW winds dominate, and ideal offshore winds still only occur 1% of the time. The water warms up to 17.4°C, and air temps average 19.3°C as the summer heat builds. It is the pre-season quiet period, when the ocean looks inviting from the sand but the wind rarely lets it become truly inviting in the lineup.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.