Conditions at Tavira in December
December: The Statistical Peak
December is the month with the largest average swell height at Tavira, around 3ft (0.9m), and the second-longest average period at 7.7 seconds. The Atlantic is now in full winter mode. WSW remains the top swell direction at 15.9%, W follows at 13.0% and SW at 11.8%; together with S and SSW, the favourable southwesterly window accounts for 36.0% of all swell. Size is better than any other month: SW and WSW both push solid energy into the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with a few waves even exceeding 8ft (2.5m). ENE winds are prominent at 12.8%, while NNW wind is still strong at 14.3%, giving the spot plenty of workable offshore texture between frontal systems. With water at 17.0°C, air at 14.4°C and the highest precipitation of the year at 2.88mm/day, December is raw but rewarding for those willing to sit through rain squalls for the waves of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Tavira in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tavira 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 Tavira for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tavira 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 Tavira.