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Conditions at La Lancha in December
December: Peak Offshore Wind and Endless Clean Walls
December rounds out the year in style. The average swell height is 3ft (1.0m), the period is 13.4s, and ideal offshore wind is an excellent 91%. Swell direction is dominated by WNW (45%) and W (37%), with WSW (11%) and NW (5%) also in the mix. The strong western component makes this a classic groundswell month, where long-period waves from distant North Pacific storms travel thousands of miles and wrap into the SSW-facing bay. It is not the biggest month of the year, but it is one of the most consistent and clean.
Wind observations are about as good as it gets for La Lancha: NNW 35%, NNE 22%, N 18%, and NE 7% put offshore flow in control for the vast majority of the month. Air temperatures average 24.2°C, water cools to a pleasant 26.3°C, and precipitation is low at 0.69mm/day. For surfers looking for a dependable winter escape, December is prime time.
Average Spot conditions at La Lancha in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Lancha 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 Lancha for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Lancha 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 Lancha.