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Conditions at Indicators in December
December: Peak Season at Indicators
December is the zenith of the surf year at Indicators. The average swell height reaches 1.6m - the highest of any month - and periods hold at 10.0s, meaning you can expect a steady diet of powerful, long-period groundswell. NE swell leads the pack at 43%, with NNE contributing 24% and ENE another 20%. The largest size classes are well represented, including 15.8% of waves from NE in the 1.5-2m range and 4.3% in the 2-2.5m range. Offshore winds out of ENE (40%) and NE (20%) are common, though the ideal wind score drops slightly to 64%, reflecting more variability in the winter pattern.
Water temperatures are still a warm 27.3°C, air temperatures average 26.5°C, and precipitation is lower again at 2.01 mm/day. This is the month to pick your window with care and reap the reward of the most consistent, sizable surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Indicators in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Indicators 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 Indicators for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Indicators 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 Indicators.