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Conditions at Cerro Azul in December
December: Summer Fun-Size Season Arrives
December settles into the smaller, warmer mode of the year. The average wave height drops to 5ft (1.6m), though the period holds at a respectable 12.9s. SSW swell continues to rule the wave rose at 80.8%, with SW adding 13.1% and S contributing 5.0%. The majority of waves now sit in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range - around 57% - while one-third fill the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. It is more playful and rippable than the winter months, but still far from flat.
Wind conditions are nearly perfect. S winds account for 43.6%, SSW for 41.6% and SW for 13.1%, pushing the ideal-wind score to 98% - the cleanest month of the year. Water temperature warms up to 17.9°C and air temperatures average 18.4°C, making it a beautiful time to be in the water. December is the gateway to the Peruvian surf summer: smaller, warm and glassy.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.