Conditions at Domes in December
December: The Peak - Best Mix of Size, Period and Angle
December is the best month of the year. Average swell height reaches its annual maximum of 1.6m (5.5ft), with a 10.0s period. The northerly component is at its strongest: NE is 42.9%, NNE 24.3%, and NNW is 3.0% - still small, but it's the most 'west-like' energy you'll get all year. The wind is ideal 62% of the time, with ENE and E trades (ENE 39.5%, E 15.3%) providing the offshore, cross-shore flow that Domes needs.
Water temp is 27.3°C, air is a mild 26.5°C, and rainfall is lower at 2.01 mm/day. December brings the best combination of size, period, and occasional favorable swell angles - this is the month to book your trip.
Average Spot conditions at Domes in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Domes 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 Domes for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Domes 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 Domes.