Conditions at Ouakam in December
December: Full Winter Regime
December marks the beginning of the peak season. The average swell height reaches 1.7m (5.6ft) with a long average period of 12.5s. The swell direction remains locked in the north-west quadrant - NNW at 73.7%, NW at 9.6%, and N at 6.6% - while the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) size categories are fully represented. The wind is almost always from the north-east: NNE is the most common direction at 38.5%, N takes 21.2% and NE adds 19.1%, giving a consistently offshore flow. Ideal wind conditions occur 24% of the time. Water temperature drops to 24.0°C, still warm enough for a spring suit, and rainfall is low at 0.44mm/day. The result is a long stretch of hollow, powerful, well-groomed waves, with the first truly big swells of the winter starting to show. December is an excellent month to chase Ouakam's biggest, cleanest waves.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam 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 Ouakam for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam 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 Ouakam.