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Conditions at Latigo Point in December
December: Peak Offshore Winds and Holiday Swell
December delivers the most consistent conditions of the year at Latigo Point. The average swell height is 1.0m (3-4ft), the period is a long 12.3s, and the wind is ideal 70% of the time - the highest annual figure. The swell rose is heavily loaded with W (49%) and WSW (22%), plus WNW (11%) and SW (10%). Those westerly groundswell lines wrap into the south-facing cove with real energy, and the frequent N/NNE/NW/NNW offshore winds keep the surface clean. Air temperatures drop to 13.3°C, water cools to 14.6°C, and rainfall rises to 2.30mm/day. It is not a pure south-swell month, but the combination of reliable offshore wind, 12s+ period, and occasional 1.5-2m (5-6ft) W/WNW sets makes December the safest bet for quality surf at Latigo. Stay flexible around winter storms and you will be rewarded.
Average Spot conditions at Latigo Point in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point.