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Conditions at Assinie in December
December: Small, Clean and Fun
December rounds out the year with the best odds of clean conditions in six months. Average swell height drops to around 3ft (0.9m) and the period eases to 10.5s, still enough to keep the surf punchy and organized. Wave direction is 87.6% S and 12.3% SSW, with 68.8% of the S energy in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and 18.8% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. It is not giant, but it is clean. Ideal wind reaches 9%, the second-highest of the year, and the northern offshore quadrants (N, NNE, NE and NNW) all register small but meaningful percentages.
The rain dials back to 1.74mm/day, air temperature is warm at 27.3°C and water temperature sits at a tropical 28.6°C. Light winds, long-period S/SSW swell and warm water make December a true gem at Assinie, small but often absolutely perfect.
Average Spot conditions at Assinie in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Assinie 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 Assinie for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Assinie 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 Assinie.