Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in December
December: Small but Pristine Offshore Surf
December keeps the winter surf engine running. The average swell remains around 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) and the average period is a solid 10.5s, with a much wider directional spread than November. Swell comes from SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and even NW, which means the beach sees a mix of direct west and slightly angled swell lines. Most waves stay in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) class, giving clean, rippable waves rather than heavy pits.
Offshore trade winds are locked in about 57% of the time, with ENE flow particularly dominant; this is about as good as it gets for wave quality at a west-facing beach. Rainfall is nearly non-existent at 0.33mm per day, air temperature is 27.5°C and water temperature is 28.3°C. December is a fantastic month for logging sessions, riding summer boards, and enjoying glassy mornings before the winds pick up.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.