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Conditions at Clubhouse in December
December: Early Summer Reset
December closes the year on a downswing for surf quality at Clubhouse. The average swell height edges down to 2.0m (6.6ft) and the period drops to 10.7s - the shortest of the year. The directional mix is still SSW-dominant (29.1%) with SW (18.1%) and S (14.6%) adding spice, but the E/ESE/ENE wind sector has grown to about 36.5% of all observations, favouring afternoon onshore and messy surface conditions. The ideal wind percentage is 23%, but the daily sea breeze is the enemy of clean surf. On the bright side, the water has warmed to 19.6°C and air temps average 20.8°C, so you do not need a thick wetsuit to enjoy the occasional punchy SW swell that wraps into the beach. December requires a careful eye on the synoptic chart and a willingness to paddle out at dawn.
Average Spot conditions at Clubhouse in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Clubhouse 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 Clubhouse for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Clubhouse 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 Clubhouse.