Conditions at Padang Padang in December
December: Closing the Door
The low season returns in December. Average swell drops to 5ft (1.6m), the period slackens to 12.7s, and the ideal wind percentage crashes to 32%. The wind rose shows the onshore monsoon taking hold - W (28.1%), WSW (19.0%) and WNW (9.3%) together make up over half of all wind observations. Swell still streams from the SSW (57%) and SW (36.5%), but it now arrives with a rougher, more jumbled surface. The wet season is in full swing with 7.59mm/day of rain, and air temps return to 27.9°C while water reaches 29.3°C. For most surfers this is a time to rest the reef and wait for the first real trade wind sessions of the new year.
Average Spot conditions at Padang Padang in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang.