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Conditions at Papara in December
December: Clean and Fun, With a Tropical Twist
The year closes with some of the most user-friendly conditions of the calendar. Swell averages 1.7m (5.5ft) at 11.4s, the smallest of the year, but ideal wind tops out at 38%, the highest of any month. The wave rose is spread between S (22%), SSE (21%), SE (17%) and SSW (14%), with most waves arriving in the 1-2m (3-6.5ft) range and occasional bigger pulses. Lighter E/ENE breezes and frequent N/NNW offshore windows keep Papara clean and rippable. Water temperature is warm at 28.1°C, though tropical downpours are the trade-off with 8.0mm/day of rain.
Average Spot conditions at Papara in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papara 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 Papara for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papara 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 Papara.