Conditions at Afife in December
December: King Winter Swell
December is statistically the most reliable month for quality conditions at Afife. The average swell height is 2.6m (8.5ft), the average period is a robust 12.6s, and the swells are long-period and powerful, often from W, WNW and NW with a more marked WSW component than earlier in the autumn. What really sets December apart is the wind: ideal surfing conditions 56 per cent of the time, with the highest offshore wind share of any month, particularly from E and ENE. That means more clean, pumping winter days and fewer blown-out stormy ones. Water temperature has dropped to 13.6°C, air averages 9.9°C, and rainfall is significant at 5.21mm/day. This is charging territory for the well-equipped; Afife will be holding solid, hollow wedges in the 6-10ft range on the best days.
Average Spot conditions at Afife in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Afife 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 Afife for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Afife 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 Afife.