Conditions at Urbiztondo Beach in December
December: Peak Season at Full Strength
December is the standout month of the year. The average swell height reaches 2.5-3ft (0.8m) - the highest of the year - and the average period stretches to 8.1s. The swell direction is overwhelmingly NNW at 90.8 percent, and this month offers the best distribution of size: 19.1 percent in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, 6.1 percent in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and 0.9 percent in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. That is a meaningful portion of pumping, heavy surf for this coast. Ideal wind is 25 percent; NNW/N winds remain common and can add chop, but SSW/SW/WSW/W windows deliver crisp offshore lines. Air temp cools to 21.4°C, water drops to 27.1°C, and rain is low at 2.20mm/day. If you are planning a trip to Urbiztondo, December is the safest bet.
Average Spot conditions at Urbiztondo Beach in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Urbiztondo Beach 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 Urbiztondo Beach for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Urbiztondo Beach 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 Urbiztondo Beach.