Conditions at P-Land in December
December: The Dry Season Rebuild Begins
December signals the true turnaround at P-Land. The ideal surfing wind window rebounds to 22 percent, the wettest months are fading with rain down to 3.18mm/day, and the trade-wind regime begins to dominate the wind rose again. Swell is the smallest of the year - average height 0.8m (2.5-3ft) and period 11.8s - with pretty much everything in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and a few 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves from the SSW/SW. The dominant directions, SSW (88%) and SW (12%), are perfect for the west-facing beach, and the wind, while still mixed, increasingly comes from the NE/ENE/E/ESE offshore side. Water remains a warm 28.3°C and air temperatures are pleasant at 26.6°C. If you are looking for clean, small, long-period peaks on a groveler, December early mornings offer some of the most enjoyable surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at P-Land in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at P-Land 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 P-Land for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at P-Land 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 P-Land.