Conditions at Consolacao in December
December: High Tide of the Swell Season
December is a monster month at Consolacao, just edging out January in some years for the most consistent swell. The average wave height is 8.9ft (2.7m) and the period hangs around a powerful 12.8 seconds. Swell directions re-focus on the primary winter zones: NW (18.6 percent), WNW (13.2 percent), NNW (10.4 percent), and W (5.5 percent). The biggest gift December offers is wind - the ideal offshore window peaks at 39 percent, the highest of any month. The wind roses show a much broader spread (E 9.2 percent, ESE 10.4 percent, SE 6.6 percent, etc.), meaning long periods of offshore flow between Atlantic fronts. Water temp is 15.0°C, air temps average 13.0°C, and precipitation is high at 2.93 mm/day. With the NAO often in a negative or neutral phase, the storm track aims straight for the Iberian Peninsula, producing XL swells that push Consolacao to its limit. This is the month for experienced surfers with a quiver of heavy boards and a flexible schedule.
Average Spot conditions at Consolacao in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Consolacao 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 Consolacao for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Consolacao 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 Consolacao.