Conditions at Mikado in December
December: The East Swell Returns, But So Does the Wind
December marks the return of the eastern swell, but the wind gods are not on Mikado's side. The ENE/E/ESE/SE sector supplies about 35% of the wave energy, with E (9.1%), ESE (10.3%), and SE (10.2%) leading, and average height sits at 1.1m (3.6ft). However, the average period is only 8.9 seconds, and the wind distribution is dominated by NE (16.5%), ENE (14.8%), and NNE (9.3%) - exactly the flow that keeps the east swell lumpy. Ideal wind falls to 35%. There are moments, usually when a west or northwest land breeze coincides with an E/ESE groundswell, when Mikado can fire 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) waves, but those windows are intermittent. This is the low season in terms of wave quality, though the direction at least points toward better months ahead. Air 27.2°C, water 28.7°C, rain 5.81mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mikado in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mikado 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 Mikado for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mikado 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 Mikado.