Conditions at Achadas da Cruz in December
December: Winter King
December is the crown jewel for Achadas da Cruz. Average swell height sits at 2.5m (8ft) and period at a deep 12.6s. NNW (19.9%), NW (14.5%), WNW (6.7%) and W (2.0%) combine for a solid 43% of all wave energy from the ideal half of the compass, with most of the rest coming from N/NNE. The distribution shows a powerful concentration in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) firing range, and over-2.5m (8ft+) XL swells are possible when strong lows roll through. Most importantly, the wind is the best of the year: ideal offshore conditions 35% of the time, with a winter ridge allowing ESE/SE flow to hold the surface clean. Air temps cool to 18.6°C and water drops to 19.7°C - a 4/3mm and a fuelled-up step-up are essential. If you only have one month on Madeira's north-west coast, make it December.
Average Spot conditions at Achadas da Cruz in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz.