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Conditions at Playa Madrono in December
December: The Dry-Season Rhythm Returns
December re-establishes Playa Madrono's best seasonal setup. The ideal wind fraction jumps to a year-high 76 percent, with NNW winds leading the way and N/NNE flow adding plenty of offshore texture. The average swell period settles to 10.3s and average wave height is 3-4ft (1.0m), but the trade-wind regime brings clean, groomed surf day after day.
About 53 percent of the total wave energy now comes from the SSW/SW, while NNW/N/NNE trade windswell fills in the gaps. Most waves hold in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range. Rain tapers to 4.82mm/day, air temps stay at a pleasant 26.6°C, and the water is 28.0°C. December is the gateway to the best four-month stretch of the year along this south-facing Panamanian beach.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Madrono in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono.