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Conditions at Punta Panico in December
December: The Summer Reset
December brings a welcome shift toward cleaner and more user-friendly conditions. The average swell height relaxes to 1.6m (5-6ft) at 13.9 seconds, and, more importantly, the directional mix becomes balanced between SSW (44%) and SW (46%), with WSW adding a further 8%. That westerly swing is crucial for Punta Panico, as it allows more of the long-period energy to wrap around into the northwest-facing beach. Winds also let up: S (40%), SSW (31%) and SW (20%) still dominate, but the moderate 10-20kph range is now the most common, and the ideal-wind score jumps to 42%. Air temperatures warm back up to 22.9°C, water to 21.5°C, and precipitation is a light 0.27mm/day, setting the stage for the best run of manageable, clean surf of the year - even if the true N/NW swell remains a rare and precious gift.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Panico in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Panico 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 Panico for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Panico 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 Panico.