Conditions at Cordoama in December
December: Peak Season Deliveries
December is the crown jewel of the winter surf season at Cordoama. The averages say it all: 8ft (2.4m) swell, 12.6s period, and 19% ideal wind. The North Atlantic low-pressure track is in full swing, often enhanced by a negative NAO that sends storm after storm toward Iberia. Swell direction is split across the optimal window - NW 23.7%, WNW 15.1%, NNW 10.9%, and W 5.2% - producing heavy, grinding groundswell. The wind distribution is more mixed than in summer, with NNW down to 14.9% and larger showings from E/ESE and the NE quadrant, giving surfers more chances at clean, offshore mornings. Water temperature is 16.5C, air temps average 14.9C, and rain is at its peak at 2.97mm/day. Wrap up warm, pick your window, and enjoy some of the best, most powerful waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Cordoama in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cordoama 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 Cordoama for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cordoama 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 Cordoama.