Conditions at Wabasso in December
December: Winter's Cleanest Window
December may not have the largest average swell (0.9m / 3ft), but it has one of the best wind-to-wave ratios of the year. The period sits at a steady 8.6s and ideal offshore wind is present 30% of the time, behind only January. ENE (24.2%) and E (23.4%) lead the swell direction chart, with NE (15.3%) and NNE (9.4%) backing them up. The wind rose reveals a strong NNW/NW pulse - NNW 12.8%, NW 8.8%, WNW 6.6% - which is cross-onshore but often associated with the dry, clearing air that follows a front. When the wind goes west or WSW, Wabasso shapes up nicely. With air temps averaging 19.1°C and water temps at 22.8°C, December offers some of the most comfortable and consistent surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Wabasso in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wabasso 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 Wabasso for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wabasso 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 Wabasso.