Conditions at La Roccetta in December
December: Peak Season Form
December is statistically the best month at La Roccetta. Average wave height hits a yearly max of around 3.5ft (1.0m), the average period reaches 5.2s, and ideal offshore wind occurs 12% of the time. The swell window is loaded with southern energy - SW at 12.8%, WSW at 11.2%, SSE at 10.8%, S at 8.6% and SSW at 7.2% - and the percentage of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves is at its highest of the year. NE winds are particularly prominent (13.9%), with NNE (12.4%) and NNW (7.7%) also providing offshore opportunities after low-pressure systems barrel through the Mediterranean. Expect cold, active conditions: air temps average 11.1°C, water temp 15.9°C, and rainfall is 2.87mm/day. December is the month to circle on the calendar for the best trade-off of size, consistency and clean surf windows.
Average Spot conditions at La Roccetta in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Roccetta 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 La Roccetta for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Roccetta 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 La Roccetta.