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Conditions at La Barqueta in December
December: The Offshore Trade Winds Return
December marks the welcome return of offshore trade winds, with ideal wind jumping back to 54 percent - the second highest of the year. The swell is moderate but clean, averaging 1.0m (3.3ft) with a 12.1-second period. Swell direction is back to a strong SSW (90 percent) and SW (10 percent) pulse. Wave heights are mostly in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range (64 percent) and the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range (36 percent), offering good rippable surf for all levels. The wind rose shows a healthy return of NNW, NW and N winds blowing offshore, grooming the line-up for long periods between rain showers. Precipitation drops to 3.42 mm per day, while air temperatures sit at 23.6°C and ocean water is a pleasant 28.4°C. December is the beginning of the good season again, and the waves reward those who make the trip.
Average Spot conditions at La Barqueta in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta.