Conditions at Figueira Foz in December
December: Full Winter Arrival
December brings the full force of winter. Average swell height rises to 2.3m (7.5ft) with a 12.7s period, and the direction is excellent: WNW (21 percent) and NW (24 percent) share the bulk of the energy, with W adding 8 percent and even WSW contributing 3 percent. This is the ideal season for the WSW-facing beach, and the wind statistics are the best of the year with 50 percent ideal offshore flow. The NE, ENE, E and ESE directions together account for around 32 percent of the wind, which frequently keeps the surface clean and lined up. Air temps average 10.5°C, water has dropped to 14.2°C, and winter storms deliver 3.55 mm/day of rain. December is a top-tier month: expect serious, long-period swell and some of the best wave quality of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Figueira Foz in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Figueira Foz 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 Figueira Foz for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Figueira Foz 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 Figueira Foz.