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Cocal • Statistics for December

Conditions at Cocal in December

December: Glassy, Small and Crystal Clean

December is the smallest month on average, but at Cocal small still means fun. Swell averages 1.0m (3ft) at 12.2s, with SSW at 63.4% and S at 22.7%; most waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range. The dry season is now fully established: ideal offshore winds peak at 67%, rain is almost nonexistent at 0.30mm/day, and air and water temps are warm at 26.1°C and 28.4°C. The ocean is groomed and glassy, perfect for longboarding, fish, and high-performance turns on smaller days. It is the low season in size but not in quality.

Average Spot conditions at Cocal in December

Swell history for December

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for December

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cocal 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 Cocal for your next trip in December.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cocal 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 Cocal.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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