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Conditions at Bauang in December
December: Peak of the Season
December is the crown jewel of the Bauang surf year. Average swell height reaches its annual maximum around 2.6ft (0.8m), period is up to 8.1s, and ideal wind conditions hit 39% - the highest of the year. NNW swell dominates at 90.8%, with N at 7.6% and only tiny contributions from NW and W. The height distribution is the best of the year: 47.3% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, 19.5% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, 6.1% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and 0.9% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. With an 8.1s period, these waves have real push and shape, and when the E/SE offshore flow is blowing, Bauang can dish out clean, punchy, longboard-friendly surf. The northeast monsoon is fully established, rainfall is low at 2.20mm/day, air temperature averages 21.4°C, and water temperature settles at 27.1°C. If you can pick one month to visit Bauang, December is it.
Average Spot conditions at Bauang in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bauang 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 Bauang for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bauang 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 Bauang.