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Conditions at Darigayos in December
December: King Swell of the Winter Monsoon
December delivers the largest and most powerful surf of the year at Darigayos. Average swell height peaks at around 5.2ft (1.6m) with an average period of 8.2s, and the directional distribution is anchored by NNE (43%) and N (36%), with NNW adding a further 7%. While the pure W-WNW optimal deck is rare, the sheer amount of northerly fetch from winter monsoon gales creates strong, fast waves that wrap into the west-northwest corner. The wind is the wildcard: N and NNW flow can be potent, and the ideal-wind clock reads 36%, with E/ESE/SE offshore flow around 12% of observations. The weather is crisp and comparatively dry - air temperatures average 22.8°C and rainfall is just 2.20 mm/day - while the water temperature stays pleasant at 27.1°C. December is when offshore east winds and the biggest swell lines combine to produce truly memorable sessions; just watch for strong north winds that can shut the door.
Average Spot conditions at Darigayos in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Darigayos 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 Darigayos for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Darigayos 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 Darigayos.