Conditions at Ingrina in December
December: Holiday Swell Trains
December is the climax of the winter swell season. Average height is back up to 8ft (2.4m) and the period is 12.6s, channeling the full power of North Atlantic low pressure systems. The wave rose is broad and juicy: NW 23.7%, WNW 15.1%, NNW 10.9%, W 5.2%, WSW 2.5%, and even a sliver of direct S/SW energy. The wind is the wild card as continental high pressure battles Atlantic lows: NNW accounts for only 14.9% of wind observations, while east and southeast winds (E 7.6%, ESE 8.0%, ENE 6.1%) frequently blow dry, cross-shore air across the south coast. These easterly episodes can keep Ingrina's sandbars looking immaculate, but they are often cold and gusty. With air temperatures averaging 14.9°C, water at 16.6°C, and the highest monthly rainfall of the year at 2.97 mm/day, December is for the committed. Big, powerful, occasionally unruly - and unforgettable when it all lines up.
Average Spot conditions at Ingrina in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ingrina 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 Ingrina for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ingrina 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 Ingrina.