Conditions at Hornbaek in December
December: The Darkest, Most Consistent Stretch
December, along with January, is the peak of Hornbaek's surf season. Average wave height reaches the annual maximum of 2ft (0.6m), average period 4.1s, and ideal wind 5%. The wave rose is once again dominated by WSW 13.7%, SW 13.6%, W 10.0%, SSW 9.7%, while wind totals lead with SW 11.7%, WSW 11.6%, W 9.1%, SSW 9.8%. The calendar may say winter, but the direction problem remains: much of this energy is W/SW windswell that arrives as side-shore, lumpy surf. However, the frequent passage of Scandinavian low-pressure systems also produces the most consistent NNW/N/NW swell opportunities of the year. When an arctic high pushes south and a low sits over the Baltic, Hornbaek can set up small but genuinely rideable 2ft (0.6m) wedges with offshore southerly winds. Water temperature is 5.1°C, air temperature 2.1°C, and daylight is short - but for a North Zealand surfer, this is as good as it gets.
Average Spot conditions at Hornbaek in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek.