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Conditions at El Paso in December
December: Summer Arrives on Smaller, Cleaner Swell
December marks the true summer pattern at El Paso. The average swell drops to 1.5m (5ft) and the period is 12.8s, but the direction is excellent: 88% from the SSW and 10% from the SW. Half of all waves are in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with another 34% in the 1.5-2m (5-7ft) range. It is a playful, rippable month compared with the heavy winter months.
The wind, however, has not yet normalized to the late-summer pattern. Ideal offshore flow is still just 1%, and SSW/SW winds are remarkably persistent. Still, the lighter airs and warmer water (17.4°C) make dawn patrol pleasant, and the long-period swell means even smaller days have push. As the sea-breeze machine breaks down later in the month, December can surprise with clean, fun surf.
Average Spot conditions at El Paso in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Paso 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 Paso for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Paso 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 Paso.