Conditions at Maria's in December
December: Peak Season Arrives
December is the statistical peak of the year at Maria's. Average swell height reaches 5.2ft (1.6m) and the average period holds at 10 seconds, producing the most consistent supply of meaningful swell. The wave rose is led by NE (42.9%), with NNE at 24.3% and ENE at 19.9%, and there is a healthy amount of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) groundswell mixed in. Wind is ideal 64% of the time, dominated by ENE (39.5%) and NE (20.1%), which gives frequent clean windows. Air temperature is 26.5°C, water temperature 27.3°C, and rainfall is lower at 2.01mm/day. For surfers willing to read the wind directions carefully, December is the most promising month of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Maria's in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maria's 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 Maria's for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maria's 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 Maria's.