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Conditions at Fitzroy Beach in December
December: Midsummer Rhythm
December signals midsummer and Fitzroy settles into a smaller, more relaxed pace. Average swells drop to 1.6m (5ft), the period eases to 11.0s, and the dominant direction shifts back to a heavy WSW/W combo. There are still fun waves, especially in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, but the summer sea breeze and onshore W/NW winds become the main protagonists, with true offshore E/SE flow only around 16 percent of the time. The classic play is an early-morning session with a light offshore before the wind flips. Water temp warms to 17.5°C (63°F), air temps are comfortable, and the days are long, making it an ideal month for higher-volume boards and cruising the inside banks. If you want size, wait for winter; if you want warm, playful walls, get up early.
Average Spot conditions at Fitzroy Beach in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fitzroy Beach 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 Fitzroy Beach for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fitzroy Beach 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 Fitzroy Beach.