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Conditions at Pine Trees in December
December: Winter Groundswell Ramps Up
December brings the winter swell machine into full swing. Average swell height increases to 3.3ft (1.0m) with a long 13.3s period, and the direction profile flips back to north-western dominance: WNW at 27.7%, NW at 16.7% and W at 12.7% lead the pack, with WSW at 7.3% and SW at 5.6% providing additional west-southwest energy. This is prime time for larger, longer-period groundswell; the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range is the most common, but some WNW/NW pulses push into the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) zone. Offshore wind is available 28% of the time, so there are frequent opportunities for clean conditions, especially before the afternoon onshore sea breeze. Water temp cools to 25.2°C, air temp averages 24.9°C, and rainfall remains high at 2.54mm/day as the islands enter their wet season. December delivers some of the best all-around surf of the year at Pine Trees.
Average Spot conditions at Pine Trees in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pine Trees 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 Pine Trees for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pine Trees 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 Pine Trees.