Conditions at Lagos in December
December: Winter Peak
December is one of the biggest and most consistent months of the year. Average surf reaches the winter maximum of 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), and the period stays strong at 12.3s. The wave rose is dominated by WNW and NW, but the WSW/SW swells that work best at Lagos are well represented, generated by intense mid-Atlantic lows sliding past western Iberia. The main catch is wind: NNW offshore flow is still common, yet E/ESE winds also become prominent and can add extra texture to the lineup. Only 29% of conditions are ideal, and rain is the heaviest of the year at 2.97mm/day. When the right combo arrives - long-period southwest swell and offshore north wind - December can offer the biggest and best surf of the season. Water sits at 16.7°C and air at 14.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Lagos in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagos 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 Lagos for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagos 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 Lagos.