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Conditions at Little Malibu in December
December: Peak of the Peaks
December brings the heaviest average swell of the year - 5ft (1.6m) with a wave period of 10 seconds. The NE quadrant is on full blast (42.9%), followed by NNE (24.3%) and ENE (19.9%), producing the most powerful, longest-period waves of the season. Ideal offshore winds are present 63% of the time - just a touch lower than the shoulder months - but when the ENE wind (39.5% of the time) blows, you get sparkling, hollow conditions. Water temp drops slightly to 27.3°C, and air temps are a pleasant 26.5°C. December is the month when Little Malibu truly earns its reputation; the combination of size, period, and clean easterly flow often creates pumping waves well into the head-and-barrel range. This is the month to book your session.
Average Spot conditions at Little Malibu in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Little Malibu 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 Little Malibu for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Little Malibu 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 Little Malibu.