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Conditions at Playa Cocles in December
December: Winter Wavelengths Return
December brings the goods back to Playa Cocles. The average swell height climbs to 1.1m (3.6ft), the average period lengthens to 7.9s, and ideal wind frequency jumps to 42%. The swell is dominated by NE (85.1%), with an important NNE component (10.9%) and a small N (1.2%) signal that adds occasional extra punch. The height distribution is right where you want it: 44.4% of NE swells in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, 32.6% in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, and a decent 6.4% at 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). Winds are still frequently from the NW/NNW cross-shore quadrant, but the morning SW/WSW offshore windows return more often as the dry season settles in. Precipitation drops to 5.69mm/day and water temperature is 27.8°C. December is the reawakening of Playa Cocles.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles.