Conditions at Playa de la Garita in December
December: Winter Solstice Swell
December closes the year with heavyweight conditions. Average height is 5ft (1.6m), period 12.4s, and the swell mix is the most balanced of the winter: NNW at 24.7%, NNE at 22.2%, NW at 12.3%, N at 12.1%, and crucially the annual high of around 12% from the W/SW quadrant. That makes December the most likely month for true head-on westerly groundswell at Playa de la Garita-rare but unforgettable when it shows. The caveat is wind. NE and NNE winds remain prominent, and ideal offshore wind is only 10%, so the jewels hide within the storm windows. Air temperature drops to 18.9°C, water to 20.1°C, and precipitation rises to 0.65 mm/day. Bring a step-up board and plenty of patience for the holiday swell.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Garita in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Garita 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 Playa de la Garita for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Garita 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 Playa de la Garita.