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Conditions at El Huayaco in December
December: Summer Returns With Cleaner Potential and Smaller Groundswell
December marks the beginning of the summer window. Average swell height eases to 5ft (1.5m) and period sits at 12.8s, still a powerful long-period wave for the coast. SSW and SW again dominate, with 87.7 percent and 10.0 percent respectively; the bulk of the swell is in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range. It's smaller than winter, but more manageable.
The wind regime finally begins to relax. S and SSW still account for 87.6 percent of the wind, but light 0-10kph winds are more common, and the rare offshore NNO/NO/ONO/O pulse can produce the cleanest surf of the season. Ideal wind remains 0 percent on the long-term average, though the lighter morning hours offer the best chance. Water temp warms to 17.4°C, air averages 19.3°C, and rain is negligible. December is a time to pick your moments and enjoy high-quality, medium-size waves when the sea and wind sync up.
Average Spot conditions at El Huayaco in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Huayaco 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 El Huayaco for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Huayaco 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 El Huayaco.