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Conditions at El Transito in December
December: Holding On Through the Winter Lull
December closes the year with smaller, mixed conditions. Average height drops to 3.3ft (1.0m), period to 12.5s, and ideal wind reliability is 62%. The swell window shifts back to a more unfocused mix: SSW still leads at 42.1%, S at 25.2%, and SSE/SE energy adds another sizable chunk, meaning more waves miss the ideal southwest angle. The majority of waves are in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) fun-sized category, with only 14% of SSW in the solid 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) range. ENE trades come on strong again at 51.2%, often 10-30kph, which puts texture on the surface. The dry season is back with minimal rainfall and warm 27.4°C water. December is not the prime target for firing waves -- save that for April through October.
Average Spot conditions at El Transito in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Transito 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 El Transito for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Transito 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 El Transito.