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Conditions at Palmarcito in December
December: Classic Dry-Season Trade Wind Surf
December closes the year with classic dry-season trade-wind conditions. The average height falls slightly to 1.0m (3.3ft) and the period settles at 12.2s. SSW remains the leader at 63.4%, with S 22.7% and SW 5.5%; most waves are in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) and 1-1.5m (3-5ft) ranges, giving a mix of rippable, clean peaks. The wind story is superb: ideal surf time is 70%, with NNE 31.5%, NNW 11.4%, NE 9.8%, and N 5.2%, including the strongest NNE pulses of the year. Rain is minimal at 0.30mm/day, air is 26.1°C, and water is 28.4°C. It is not the biggest month, but it is one of the most reliable and enjoyable.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.