Conditions at Kate's in December
December: The Monsoon Flip Flops Back
December marks the return of the Northeast Monsoon. The wave rose still favors the east and southeast-ENE (30.7%), E (27.2%), ESE (13.3%) and SE (7.0%)-so there is no shortage of swell number. But the wind quality collapses: ENE (25.7%) and NE (19.6%) become the dominant flows, blowing straight onshore at this ESE-facing break. Ideal wind drops to 28%, and the average period shortens to 7.5s. Average height is 1.0m (3ft), but most of it is chopped up by the trades. Only a strong NW/WNW blow can turn the E/ESE energy into clean, rideable waves, and those windows are brief. Air temps are 27.3°C, water 28.5°C, and the surf goes into its seasonal slumber.
Average Spot conditions at Kate's in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kate's 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 Kate's for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kate's 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 Kate's.