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Conditions at Punta Burica in December
December: The Dry Season Light Returns
December signals a welcome shift. Average swell height eases back to 3.5ft (1.1m) and the period sits at 12.7s, but the quality of the water improves dramatically as rain falls to just 4.58mm/day. The swell is still favorable - 81% SSW and 19% SW - with 68% of the energy in the clean, rippable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and another 27% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. Ideal wind creeps back up to 7%, and though westerlies still appear in the wind rose, the NE offshore flow becomes more frequent, especially in the mornings. Air temps average 27.0°C and water temps are 28.3°C. December is a fair, promising month and a taste of the prime season to come.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Burica for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Burica.