Conditions at Pigsty in December
December: Midwinter Surge
December is peak Pigsty. Average wave heights sit around 5ft (1.5m), periods are a solid 8.3s, and the W-WNW-NW swell directions combine for almost 50 percent of the total energy. The storm track is fully active, with deep depressions marching across the North Atlantic and sending robust groundswell toward the Norwegian Sea. Ideal offshore ENE to SE wind comes through about 14 percent of the time, often in the wake of cold fronts as high pressure builds. Conditions are raw: air averages 3.3°C, water is 7.9°C, and precipitation is the wet season's peak at 6.69 mm/day. Long nights and short days are the trade-off, but the swell consistency is outstanding. For the hardy surfer, December is where Pigsty becomes a proper winter wave haven.
Average Spot conditions at Pigsty in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pigsty 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 Pigsty for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pigsty 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 Pigsty.