Conditions at La Pared in December
December: Peak Season Size With a Trade Wind Ceiling
December is the peak of the peak at La Pared. The average swell height reaches 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m), and the average period remains strong at 9.1s. The swell mixture is dominated by ENE (36.2%) and NE (34.8%), with NNE adding 17.3%. While the data confirm that pure north-northwest or west swells are rare, the northern component in the mix gives the coast more energy than any other time of year. When the direction angles just right, La Pared can see solid head-high-plus waves wrapping through the break with real punch.
Winds are still the ultimate gatekeeper. E and ENE combine for 63.3% of all observations, with ESE at 13.6%, while ideal offshore wind drops back to only 5 percent. This means December often looks big and powerful from the beach but can be a bumpy mess on the surface. The early-morning hours before the trades kick in offer the cleanest conditions. Water temperature is 27.1°C, air averages 26.0°C, and precipitation is lower at 2.84mm/day - a warm, tropical version of a winter swell season.
Average Spot conditions at La Pared in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Pared 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 La Pared for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Pared 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 La Pared.