Conditions at Meio da Baja in December
December: Winter's Consistency Peaks
December is statistically the best month for clean, powerful surf at Meio da Baja. Average swell height is around 9ft (2.7m), average period is 12.8 seconds, and ideal wind conditions occur 34% of the time - the highest mark of the year. That is a potent combination. NW and WNW swells dominate, with occasional NNW or W pulses, and there are plenty of waves in the heavy, firing range.
December winds are more variable than midsummer, with the offshore S, SSO, SO and OSO sector plus more E to ESE continental winds keeping the surface cleaner between fronts. When a cold front clears the region, you can score glassy, long-period waves. Air temps are cool at 13.0°C, water temp is 15.0°C, and rain is frequent; but if you want the best chance of a perfect winter day at Meio da Baja, December is it.
Average Spot conditions at Meio da Baja in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja.