Conditions at Olende in December
December: Toward the Peak Season
December delivers the first consistently good surf window of the season. Ideal wind frequency jumps to 19 percent, and the combination of long-period SSW groundswell averaging 2.3ft (0.7m) at 11.8s with light offshore east-northeasterly flow creates more clean, peeling waves on the southwest-facing beach. SSW swell is 91 percent of the total, with most waves in the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) range. The wind is still variable-southerly and southwesterly flow remains common-but the offshore windows are more frequent and longer-lasting. Water temperature has warmed to 28.3°C (83°F), air temperatures average 26.4°C (80°F), and the wet season is in full swing. December marks the beginning of the most reliable stretch for quality surf at Olende.
Average Spot conditions at Olende in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Olende 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 Olende for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Olende 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 Olende.