Conditions at Kovalam Beach in December
December: Small but Pristine Peak-Season Surf
December delivers Kovalam's highest percentage of ideal surf conditions. The average wave height is a modest 2ft (0.6m) with a 9.4s period, so it can be small - but it's clean. Ideal offshore wind occurs 51% of the time, the best of the entire year, with most readings light and from the eastern quadrant. Swell is dominated by due S (56.2%) and SSE (26.1%), with SSW adding 12.0%. These south swells wrap into the west-southwest-facing beach and, with offshore texture, create fun, rippable peaks suitable for longboards and grovelers. The ocean is 28.3°C, rainfall drops to just 2.00 mm/day, and air temperatures are comfortable at 25.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kovalam Beach in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach.