Conditions at Tapia de Casariego in December
December: Winter Solstice Luxury
December is the crown jewel of the Tapia calendar. Average swell height sits at 5.2ft (1.6m) and period stretches to 12.3 seconds - one of the longest and most powerful of the year. The direction mix is ideal: NW (32.8%), NNW (21.4%) and WNW (14.3%) cover the compass, with the remaining N and NNE energy filling the gaps. Most importantly, the ocean offers a fantastic spread of wave sizes - from 3ft (1m) grovelers to 8ft+ (2.5m+) grinders, with over 7% of the NW sector in the 6.6-8.2ft (2-2.5m) range. Offshore wind days peak at 52%, making it the most consistent month for clean conditions. SSW (20.8%) and SW (14.9%) are the dominant breezes, often blowing over 20kph to groom the swell into crisp lines. Air temps average 9.2°C and water drops to 14.1°C - thick suits are needed, but the festive absence of wind and the powerful, glassy swell are the ultimate Christmas gift for the dedicated surfer.
Average Spot conditions at Tapia de Casariego in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tapia de Casariego 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 Tapia de Casariego for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tapia de Casariego 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 Tapia de Casariego.