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Conditions at Nestles in December
December: Offshore Winds Return for the Holiday Sessions
December brings the beginning of the best season back to Nestles. The average swell height is 0.8m (2.6ft) and the period settles around 11.8s, not the longest of the year but still in the powerful range. The swell remains highly directional - 88% from the SSW and 12% from the SW - with 94% of waves in the clean 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range and a few bigger sets. More importantly, ideal wind jumps back to 29% as the dry season takes hold and offshore N/NE winds become more frequent. Rain drops to 3.18mm/day, air temps are a pleasant 26.6°C and water temperature sits at 28.3°C. The occasional overhead swell is rare, but December delivers clean, long-period waves - a fitting setup for the rest of the dry season.
Average Spot conditions at Nestles in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nestles 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 Nestles for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nestles 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 Nestles.