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Conditions at Playa Bluff in December
December: Winter Season Arrives
December brings the magic back. Average swell height jumps to 1.3m (4-4.5ft), period reaches 8.1s, and NE swell reasserts itself at 83%, with NNE at 11% for extra north in the water. A solid 46% of the wave energy sits in the 1-1.5m class, and another 19% is in the 1.5-2m range, producing consistent chest-to-head-high waves. Wind quality leads the year at 50%, with strong NW/NNW trades keeping the beach groomed; when the wind swings into the SW-W sector, expect glassy, offshore perfection. Rain has eased to 5.69 mm/day and water temperature remains tropical at 27.9°C. December is a standout month for Playa Bluff.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Bluff in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Bluff 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 Playa Bluff for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Bluff 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 Playa Bluff.