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Conditions at Fistral Beach in December
December: Midwinter Giants
December delivers some of the biggest, most powerful surf of the year at Fistral. Average swell height sits at 2.1m (6.9ft), the period at 11.7s, and the Atlantic storm track is in full swing. W, WSW, and WNW directions dominate, with WSW contributing 13.1% and WNW 10.4%; the combination of these long-fetch swells wraps straight into the west-facing bay and can quickly push into the 2.5m-plus range during strong events. Wind is again the deciding factor: SW and WSW are the most frequent winds, but 23% of the time conditions are ideal, usually when a high pressure ridge extends over the continent and delivers east or SE airflow. Air temperatures are cold, around 8.7°C, and water temperature falls to 11.1°C. Rain is plentiful at 4.15 mm/day. For experienced surfers, December offers the classic Fistral winter grind: big, raw, and occasionally perfect.
Average Spot conditions at Fistral Beach in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fistral Beach 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 Fistral Beach for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fistral Beach 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 Fistral Beach.