Conditions at Hustadvika in December
December: Midwinter Heavyweights
December brings full midwinter power. Average swell height is 2.1m (6.9ft), average period is 11.5s, and 41% of winds are ideal. The storm track is running at maximum strength, and the wave rose is loaded in the favourable quadrant: NNW 16.5%, W 16.0%, WSW 11.9%, NW 11.3%, and WNW 9.8%. The distribution skews heavily toward 1.5-2.5m waves, meaning there is plenty of pumping, firing surf for those willing to brave the short days and cold air. Winds are a classic winter mix: SW 14.4%, SSW 13.2%, SSE 11.6%, and SE 10.3%, with plenty of E/ESE offshore opportunities between frontal passages. Air temperature averages 3.5°C with lows near -6.2°C, water temperature is 7.5°C, and precipitation is the highest of the year at 5.44mm/day - often snow in the mountains. If you score a December day with moderate NW swell and an east/southeast wind, you will understand why Hustadvika is considered a far-north heavyweight.
Average Spot conditions at Hustadvika in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hustadvika 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 Hustadvika for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hustadvika 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 Hustadvika.