Conditions at Dreamland in December
December: Monsoon Winds Take Over
December is the start of Dreamland's low-quality wet-season stretch. Average swell is still a respectable 1.6m (5ft) with a 12.7s period, and SSW/SW groundswell remains present-SSW 57.0%, SW 36.5%, with most energy in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m classes. The problem is wind: W dominates at 28.1%, WSW 19.0%, WNW 9.3% and NW 2.6%, all blowing onshore or cross-onshore into the west-facing bay. Ideal wind drops to 24%. With rain up to 7.59 mm/day, air temps near 27.9°C, and water temp back at 29.3°C, December is for taking the occasional dawn window and dodging the monsoon squalls.
Average Spot conditions at Dreamland in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dreamland 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 Dreamland for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dreamland 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 Dreamland.