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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in December
December: Back to Dry-Season Gold
December is a homecoming for surfers chasing clean conditions at Santa Catalina. The dry season is back in full swing: ideal wind jumps to 71%, with NE and NNE leading the offshore-dominant regime. Swell averages 2-3ft (0.7m) on a 12.0s period, still long enough to produce fun, rippable lines, and a huge 96% of the energy is from the SSW. Most waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class, with 5.3% reaching 3-5ft (1-1.5m). Rainfall drops dramatically to 3.44mm/day, air temps sit near 27.0°C, and the water is 28.3°C. The consistency is back, and the beach feels like its old self.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.