Conditions at Playa de Famara in December
December: Peak Season Consistency and the Best Wind Odds
December is arguably the most reliable month to score Playa de Famara. The average swell height is 1.6m (5.2ft) with a powerful 12.4s period. While the distribution is a bit more diverse than midwinter, the north quadrant still dominates: NNW 24.7%, NNE 22.2%, N 12.1% and NW 12.3%. Critically, ideal offshore wind conditions peak at 15 percent for the year - the best of any month. The trade winds are still there, with NE at 21.8% and NNE at 17%, but there are more frequent SW, SSW and S flow events that groom the swell perfectly. Water temperature drops to 19.8°C, air temps average 18.9°C, and precipitation is highest at 0.65mm/day, reflecting the active storm track. This is the month to book your trip, watch the synoptic charts and position yourself for long-period, glassy Famara perfection.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Famara in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara.