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Conditions at Playitas in December
December: Back to Clean, Smaller Surf
December signals the return of the dry season and cleaner conditions. Average swell height drops to 1.0m (3-4ft) and the period is the lowest of the year at 12.1s, but the quality improves markedly as offshore N/NE winds increase to 22 percent of the time. The swell is very consistent in direction: 88 percent SSW and 11 percent SW, with 45 percent in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and 54 percent in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. Rainfall falls to 2.82mm/day, air temps are mild around 25.6°C, and water is 28.1°C. It is a good month for longboarding, groveling and reaping the rewards of dry-season trade winds.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.