Conditions at Kanyakumari in December
December: Full Northeast Monsoon Mode
December closes the year with a return to full northeast monsoon conditions. NE wind dominates again at 53.0%, with ENE adding another 15.7%, and much of that blows at 20-40kph; ideal conditions drop to 26%. Swell direction swings back to ENE (28.9%) and E (23.5%) rather than the deeper S/SSE window, and the period shortens to 8.7s. Heights remain around 4ft (1.2m), but the waves become more sectiony and less powerful. Water temperature is 27.9°C, air 26.6°C, and rainfall is low at 1.91mm/day. Chase the N/NW offshore windows and you can still find fun waves; just temper expectations compared to November.
Average Spot conditions at Kanyakumari in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari.