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Conditions at Hookipa Beach Park in December
December: Peak Season Showdown
December is the statistical peak of the Hookipa surf year. Average swell height reaches 2.0m (6.6ft), the highest of any month, and average period holds at a powerful 12.3s. The swell rose is led by NNW at 23.9%, with N at 8.0% and NW at 3.4%; combined, roughly 35% of the wave energy approaches from the ideal direction. The remaining energy arrives from ENE, NNE, and NE, but the long-period NNW groundswell dominates the quality sessions. These are the days when Hookipa lives up to its name as one of the world's premier wave venues - thick, fast, and heavy.
Wind remains the deciding factor. E and ESE trades still account for 65.2% of observations, while ideal offshore winds reach 24%. Water temp is 24.7°C, air temp averages 23.0°C, and rainfall is 1.84 mm/day. If you want the full winter experience, December is prime time - just pick your window carefully and be ready for a serious paddle.
Average Spot conditions at Hookipa Beach Park in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hookipa Beach Park 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 Hookipa Beach Park for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hookipa Beach Park 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 Hookipa Beach Park.