Conditions at Playa de Meron in December
December: Midwinter Prime Time
December is arguably the best all-round month of the year at Playa de Meron. The average swell height is 1.9m (6ft) and the average period is 12.4s, putting the spot squarely in powerful long-period territory. The ideal wind percentage reaches 41 percent, the highest of any month, giving surfers the best odds of clean, offshore conditions. NW swell dominates at 36.4 percent, but WNW adds 17.9 percent and NNW 13.4 percent, creating a very consistent northwesterly swell regime. The share of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves is high, and there are plenty of days pushing toward the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) range.
What really sets December apart is the reliability of the offshore wind. S, SSW and SW winds together make up a significant percentage of the wind rose, and they often blow during or just after the passage of low-pressure systems. That combination creates clean, firing, wintry surf along the north coast. Water temperature is 14.1°C, air temperature averages 11.0°C, and precipitation is 3.57 mm/day. The surf is consistent, powerful, and often picture-perfect. For dedicated surfers, December is the true peak of the season at Playa de Meron.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Meron in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Meron 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 Meron for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Meron 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 Meron.