Conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in December
December: Transition to Longboard Season
December is the gateway to the Northeast Monsoon and a return to more consistent offshore winds. The average swell height is 1.3m (4-5ft) with a period of 9.9s, and the swell direction is finally mixing properly - 39% of the energy comes from SSW, SW, WSW, and W, making this one of the better directional months. Winds are split between the fading westerlies and the building NNE/NE trades: ideal offshore wind is 32%, with WSW (8%) and W (15%) still onshore at times. The result is a mix of clean, groomed reef waves and occasional windy, bumpy days. Water temperature drops to 28.6°C, air temps average 27.2°C, and rainfall is moderate at 5.05 mm/day. As the month progresses, the offshore NE flow becomes more dominant, laying the foundation for the prime January-February season. December is an excellent month for high-performance surfing when the swell lines up, and a great transition for surfers looking to escape cold winter.
Average Spot conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge.