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Conditions at Punta Quidico in December
December: Summer High, Slightly Smaller Swell
December marks the beginning of summer's reliable offshore pattern. Ideal wind is back up to 51 percent, with S blowing 39.1 percent of the time and SSW another 23.1 percent. The average swell drops to 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period shortens to 11.5s, which is still solidly in the powerful long-period class. Swell direction is overwhelmingly from SW (55.0%) and WSW (26.1%), with most waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. Sea temps are back to 13.6°C, air temps average 14.4°C, and precipitation is just 0.97 mm/day. There is less energy than in autumn, but the surface conditions are noticeably cleaner. For surfers wanting a long summer session with glassy offshore morning winds, December is a great choice.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Quidico in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico.