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Conditions at Cacimba do Padre in December
December: North Swell Returns, Wind Still Shaky
December brings the first solid return of north-quadrant swell to Cacimba do Padre. The N, NNE, NW and NNW sectors combine for almost 7 percent of the wave spectrum - still far behind E (32 percent) and ESE (30 percent), but a clear improvement over the previous five months. Average period climbs to 11.2s and wave heights stay around 5.9ft (1.8m), with plenty of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets and a notable 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) component. The catch is wind: ideal offshore flow is only 9 percent, so many N/NNE swells are contaminated by the prevailing E/ESE trades. Still, the best December days can produce the first classic Cacimba barrels of the season. Water temp is 27.3°C, air temps 25-28°C, and rainfall is low at 0.8 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Cacimba do Padre in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cacimba do Padre 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 Cacimba do Padre for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cacimba do Padre 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 Cacimba do Padre.