Conditions at Essaouira in December
December: Deep-Winter Groundswell For The Holidays
December is a fitting end to the year, with an average swell height of 2.2m (7.2ft) and a long-period average of 12.8 seconds. The swell window is beautifully varied: NNW (30.8%), NW (23.0%), WNW (10.6%) and W (2.5%) all contribute, giving the west-facing coastline a broad exposure to the full force of the North Atlantic. Ideal offshore wind returns to 49%, with the continental east and southeast flow often keeping the waves clean between cold fronts. Water temp drops to 17.2°C and air temps to 16.8°C, so pull on the 4/3. When the NAO goes negative, December can serve up some of the most memorable surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira 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 Essaouira for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira 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 Essaouira.