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Conditions at Parada Santa in December
December: North Swell Meets Cold Surges
December is the winter peak at Parada Santa. Ideal wind peaks at 65%, and the offshore flow from NE (26.1%) and ENE (22.3%) is strong and consistent. The average swell height reaches 4ft (1.2m) with an 8.0s period - the best combination of size and power the spot sees all year. NNE is enormous, with 19.5% of total swell in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band, 9.9% in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) band and 3.8% in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) band; N adds another 29.3% of the spectrum. Air temps cool to 24.0°C, water settles at 26.5°C and rain is modest at 2.47 mm/day. December delivers crisp, clean, dependable surf - the most reliable month of the year for the southwest-facing shore.
Average Spot conditions at Parada Santa in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parada Santa 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 Parada Santa for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parada Santa 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 Parada Santa.