Conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in December
December: Peak Winter, Maximum Muscle
December is right up there with January as the heaviest month of the year. Average swell is 2.0m (6.6ft), with a long-period average of 12.5s. The swell direction is broadly similar to winter - NW 36%, WNW 20%, NNW 12% - but the increased WNW component is a great sign for the west-facing bays and points. Long, powerful groundswell rolls through consistently, and the heavy sessions are regularly in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, with some serious XXL days when the NAO is strongly positive. Ideal wind holds at 47%. The wind distribution is dominated by S at 17% and W at 12%, accompanied by WNW at 10% and SSW at 8%, which means plenty of southerly flow ahead of fronts and westerly flow during the core of the storms. Air temps dip to 10.4°C, water to 14.4°C, and rainfall is 3.65 mm/day. Wrap up warm, pick your tide windows, and you'll find some of the most memorable waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Los Caballos 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 Los Caballos for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Los Caballos 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 Los Caballos.