Conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in December
December: Northeast Monsoon Full Throttle
December brings the largest average swell of the year, tied with June at around 3.9ft (1.2m), but it is also one of the messiest months of the surf calendar. ENE is the dominant swell direction, with E adding plenty of size, and a good portion of the energy sits in the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range, especially from ENE. The period, however, is a short 7.0s, so the waves are sectiony and crumbly. The killer is the wind: NE and NNE together account for over 70% of readings, with ENE also onshore; ideal offshore wind falls to just 6%. This combination means heavily textured, blown-out lineups most days. Air temperatures are cooler at 24.7°C, water is 27.0°C, and occasional northeast monsoon lows can spike the swell. For most surfers, December is best left to the sheltered corners.
Average Spot conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.