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Conditions at Ormond Beach in December
December: Winter Sets Up Clean
December brings the full winter pattern into focus. Average wave height is a consistent 2-3ft (0.7m), the average period is 8.4s, and the swell energy is spread across E (20.9), ENE (19.2), NE (16.0), ESE (13.5), and NNE (9.4). That is a broad, friendly swell window for an ENE-facing beach. The wind story is even better: ideal offshore wind days jump to 20 percent, the second-highest of the year. NNW winds remain the dominant direction at 13.9 percent, but the real quality comes from NW (7.9), WNW (6.8), and W (5.4) flow behind passing cold fronts. These produce those classic Florida winter setups - clean lines, west wind, cold-ish 20.9°C water and a crisp 16.5°C air temperature. The run toward the new year is one of the most dependable windows for surf at Ormond Beach, and it sets the stage for the consistent January-February stretch ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Ormond Beach in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach.