Conditions at Orrua in December
December: Christmas Swell
December is arguably the best month of the year at Orrua. The average swell height is 2.0m (6-7ft) with a 12.4s period, and the wind statistics are the most favorable of the entire year: 46 percent ideal conditions. Southerly and SSW winds combine for a huge 34% of all wind observations, meaning clean offshore flow under big Atlantic groundswell is a common occurrence. The swell rose is balanced between NW (28%), WNW (24%), NNW (8.5%) and W (4.4%), giving this north-facing beach an almost perfect mix of power and direction. Air temperature falls to 10.7°C, water temperature is 14.2°C, and rain is 3.82 mm/day. Days are short, but the surf is long and strong. If there is one month to score Orrua, December is it.
Average Spot conditions at Orrua in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orrua 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 Orrua for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orrua 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 Orrua.