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Conditions at Punta Roca in December
December: Primetime Offshore Windows
December is the most dependable month at Punta Roca in terms of wind. Ideal offshore conditions run 68% of the time, the highest of the year, with NNE (32%) and N/NNW flow keeping the point exceptionally clean. Average height drops to 3ft (1.0m) and period to 12.2s, so the ocean is more about quality and shape than raw power. Over half the surf is 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and another 38% is 3-5ft (1-1.5m), with SSW (63%) and S (23%) leading the energy. Rain is minimal (0.30mm/day), water is 28.4°C, and the combination of glassy mornings and lined-up waves makes December a classic.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Roca for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Roca.