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Conditions at The Cribbar in December
December: Full Winter Mode
December closes the year in full big-wave mode. The average swell height is 2.1m (around 7ft), period is a powerful 11.7s, and the Atlantic is in its most productive phase. The waverose shows W swell at 30.7%, with WSW adding 13.1%, WNW 10.4%, and NW/NNW adding another 7.2% - a beautifully broad west/northwest window that maximises the Cribbar's exposure. Heavy, long-period groundswell in the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) range is the most common winter currency, and the >2.5m (8ft+) category makes its strongest showing of the year. Ideal offshore winds blow 23% of the time, but westerly winds are also frequent, so you need to time the post-frontal transitions to catch clean conditions. With air temperatures averaging 8.7°C, precipitation at 4.15 mm/day, and water temperature down to 11.1°C, this is raw, wild, all-in winter surfing. December is when the Cribbar earns its legend - no reservations, just reef, swell, and cold.
Average Spot conditions at The Cribbar in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Cribbar 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 The Cribbar for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Cribbar 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 The Cribbar.