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Conditions at Playa Langosta in December
December: Winter Spectrum Revival
December kicks off the true winter season at Playa Langosta, and the swell spectrum is as diverse as it gets. SSW still leads at 31.1%, but SW (18.7%), WSW (6.6%), W (4.6%), WNW (4.4%), NW (5.9%) and NNW (4.8%) all contribute, as North Pacific storms begin sending long-period westerly swell all the way down to Central America. The average period is 11.7s and average height is 1.3m (4.3ft), but the new W/NW energy adds more shape, more consistency and occasionally bigger sets. The winds are locked into dry-season mode: NE roars in 50.7% of the time and ENE adds 29.2%, making for glassy offshore mornings and clean, rippable peaks. With only 0.47mm/day of rain and water at 27.8°C, December is one of the most reliable months of the year - and the holiday crowds don't seem to mind.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Langosta in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Langosta 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 Langosta for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Langosta 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 Langosta.