Conditions at Mitikas in December
December: Peak Season
December is the statistical peak of the year at Mitikas. Average wave height is 2.6ft (0.8m), the average period is 5.2s, and ideal offshore wind is 32 percent. The swell rose shows the best overall mix of the year: NW 14.4%, WNW 10.8%, W 5.5%, plus a solid SW/WSW component that can wrap into the bay on the right swell angle. The wind pattern is excellent for this exposed west-northwest beach: E (18.8%) and ENE (19.4%) dominate, with ESE at 9.6%, while onshore W/WNW/NW/NNW totals just 17.5%. Expect waist-to-chest-high days on the best pulses, with short-period, punchy waves rather than long-lined groundswell. Air temperature averages 11.4°C, water temperature is 17.7°C, and precipitation is the highest of the year at 4.79mm/day. This is the time to watch the synoptic charts, pick your favorite sandbank, and enjoy the best winter surf Greece can throw at you.
Average Spot conditions at Mitikas in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mitikas 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 Mitikas for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mitikas 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 Mitikas.