Conditions at Reve Havn in December
December: Polar-Night Power and High-Latitude Storms
December is the pinnacle of the winter surf season at this latitude. Average swell height sits at 5ft (1.5m) with an 8.3s period, and the North Atlantic is in full storm mode. Swell direction data shows a strong favouring of W (13.0%), WNW (12.6%), NW (12.0%) and WSW (11.9%) - all squarely in the productive quadrant for Reve Havn's NW exposure. The wave-height table is loaded with 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) surf, and the storm track occasionally pushes waves beyond the 2.5m XL threshold. Offshore ideal wind occurs 13% of the time, a decent winter number, but NNW (11.4%) and SE (11.5%) winds are common, and NNW winds bring onshore conditions that can close out the beach. As the calendar turns toward the darkest days, air temperatures fall to 3.3°C, water cools to 7.9°C, and precipitation peaks at 6.7mm/day. For the local crew, this is the deep-water payback: raw, cold and occasionally epic - exactly what Reve Havn was made for.
Average Spot conditions at Reve Havn in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Reve Havn 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 Reve Havn for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Reve Havn 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 Reve Havn.