Conditions at Anchor Point in December
December: Peak Season Prime Time
December is the statistical peak of the winter season at Anchor Point. Average swell height is 2.1m (7ft), average period is 12.9s, and ideal offshore wind conditions hit their highest mark of the year at 64%. The swell window is broader than in summer: NNW still leads at 31.7%, NW is close behind at 27.9%, WNW contributes 12.0%, and the true W window reaches its annual maximum at 1.9%. This is the month when the southwest-facing point gets the best combination of size, period and angle, and the results can be nothing short of firing.
Wind patterns become more complex but favorable, with E and ESE flow becoming significant alongside NNW. The onshore SSW/SW/WSW/W quadrant remains less than 10%. Air temperature drops to 17.4°C, water temp is 17.6°C, and rainfall averages 1.10 mm/day. If the timing, tide and wind align, December is the crown jewel of the Moroccan surf calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Anchor Point in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point.