Conditions at Laredo in December
December: Winter Solstice, Long-Period Gold
December closes out the year with the highest clean-surf percentage of all: ideal offshore wind blows 51% of the time. Average waves are 1.9m (6ft) and periods are 12.6s, so the combination of size and power is right in the zone for Laredo. The direction breakdown shows NW at 35.8%, WNW at 20.6% and NNW at 11.9%, with true N/NNE swell also creeping in; this mix offers both the wrapping northwest lines and the occasional direct-angle NE day. Heights are spread nicely from 1m to over 2.5m, making it easy to find a rhythm. Air temperatures dip to 10.8C and water temperature to 13.8C, so get out the winter rubber. December is a month to respect the ocean but chase every swell window; the combination of long periods, offshore winds and cold winter light is what Laredo was made for.
Average Spot conditions at Laredo in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laredo 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 Laredo for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laredo 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 Laredo.