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Conditions at Chicama in December
December: The Summer Machine Swings Into Action
December delivers the return of high-consistency surfing at Chicama. Ideal wind days reach 82 percent, and the wind distribution becomes dominated by light-to-moderate SSE and S flow, with very little strong-trade activity. Average swell height is 1.4m (4-5ft) and the average period is 12.1 seconds, while SSW accounts for 87.9 percent of all wave energy. The bulk arrives in the 1-1.5m range, with a solid 21.1 percent in the 1.5-2m range - ideal for long, clean walls.
As the summer ridge settles over the Southeast Pacific, the coast enjoys warmer air and water: 20.7°C air and 19.2°C water, with rainfall still minimal (0.51 mm/day). December sets the table for the best three months of the year, offering dependable, groomed SSW swell.
Average Spot conditions at Chicama in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chicama 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 Chicama for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chicama 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 Chicama.