Conditions at Telescopes in December
December: Low Season Lull
December is the low point of the year for surf quality at Telescopes. Ideal wind bottoms out at 22%, and the wind rose is dominated by NW (19.3%), WNW (17.1%), and NNW (16.1%)-all of which blow onshore or cross-onshore into this west-facing reef. The swell is still present, averaging 3ft (1.0m) at 12.6 seconds, with SSW (56%) and SW (26%) the main energy sources. A few WSW (7%) and W (1.5%) swells sneak in with good direction, but they are often accompanied by the monsoon's wet, windy weather. Rainfall averages 11.15 mm/day and water temperature is 28.9°C. For the dedicated crew, the combination of a strong W/SW groundswell and a rare island land breeze can produce the odd fun wave, but December is mostly about waiting for the northwest monsoon to ease.
Average Spot conditions at Telescopes in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Telescopes 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 Telescopes for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Telescopes 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 Telescopes.