Conditions at Puri in December
December: Crisp, Glassy and Consistent
December is another prime month for Puri. The average swell height bottoms out at 0.6m (2ft), but a 10.7s period keeps the waves organized and fun rather than mushy. Southeasterly directions dominate - SSE 36.2 percent, SE 24.8 percent, ESE 16.7 percent - with S at 12.1 percent, giving the beach a steady supply of groomed, long-period lines. The wind regime is excellent: NNE and N/NNW directions are prominent, and ideal N/NNE/NW/NNW flow blows 47 percent of the time. Expect clean conditions, cool mornings and glassy surfaces, especially before midday. Air temperature averages 20.9°C, precipitation is just 0.30mm/day and the water cools to 25.3°C, so a spring suit or vest is comfortable. It is a perfect way to close out the year.
Average Spot conditions at Puri in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puri 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 Puri for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puri 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 Puri.