Conditions at Lances Right in December
December: The Return of Classic Conditions
December brings Lances Right back into the prime surfing window. The ideal-wind percentage climbs to 60%, average swell height is 0.9m (3ft), and the period sits in the clean long-period range at 10.2s. The wave distribution spreads nicely through the SSW/SW/WSW quadrant-SSW 28.4%, SW 27.7%, WSW 25.6%, W 10.1%-giving the reef plenty of variety and plenty of rippable 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) surf, with scattered 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets from WSW and W. The wind story is all about the northwest monsoon: NW at 22.2%, WNW at 19.0%, and NNW at 15.0% keep the takeoff zone cleaner and more organized. With air temperatures around 27.2°C, water at 28.9°C, and an average precipitation of 9.9mm/day, expect the occasional tropical downpour, but the surf quality is back on track for the season ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Right in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Right 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 Lances Right for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Right 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 Lances Right.