Conditions at Larido in December
December: Winter Peak Begins
December brings the Atlantic's full winter power back to Larido. The average wave height climbs to 1.7m (5.6ft), and the mean period jumps to 12.3s, making it one of the most powerful months of the year. The swell direction is dominated by WNW (27.1%), NW (16.8%) and W (16.3%), with a healthy 9.6% from the WSW delivering direct, unshadowed ocean energy. The bulk of the swell is in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range and there are occasional XL days above 2.5m (8ft). Winds are less cooperative than in January or February - the S quadrant rises to 13.1% - but offshore NNE/NE/ENE directions still total around 35%, yielding the highest ideal-surf percentage of the year at 42%. Water temperature has fallen to 13.9°C, air temps average 12.4°C, and rainfall is 5.69mm/day. With long-period swells and winter storms crashing against the coast, December is a prime month for serious surfers to plan a trip.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.