Conditions at One Palm Point in December
December: Northwest Monsoon Returns, Power Drops
December closes the year with the northwest monsoon reasserting itself. Average wave height holds around 5ft (1.5m), but average period shrinks to 12.3s, and ideal wind sits at 35%. Swell direction is still dominated by SSW at 46.7%, SW at 22.8%, and WSW at 14.8%, with the largest fraction of waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. Wind data show a return to W at 18.0% and WNW at 17.4% flow, cross and onshore directions that add lump to the lineup, though offshore WSW/SW/SSW/S directions are more frequent than in January. Air temps average 27.4°C, water temp is 29.1°C, and rainfall is 8.6mm/day. December is rideable and punchy but lacks the long-period power and consistency of the April-June window.
Average Spot conditions at One Palm Point in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point.