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Conditions at Playa Raya in December
December: Dry-Season Cleanup and Fun-Sized Surf
December posts the highest ideal wind percentage of the year at 77%, and the wind rose reflects it: NNW at 41.0%, N at 17.0% and NNE at 16.6% dominate, with nearly all speeds under 30kph. These offshore winds keep the beach smooth and groomed. The trade-off is in the swell: the average period drops to 10.3s and the direction becomes mixed - SSW at 38.0%, SW at 14.9%, but also NNW 13.1%, N 5.4%, NNE 7.1% and NW 7.2%. That means a blend of long-period southern-hemisphere remnants and shorter-period local windswell. Heights remain fun, with the bulk of the waves in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range. Rain falls to 4.82mm/day, air temp averages 26.6°C and water temp is 28.0°C. Expect clean, consistent, good-time waves - just without the serious power of April through July.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.