Conditions at Pools in December
December: Maximum Size, Limited Windows
December is the climax of the winter swell season at Pools. Average wave heights peak at 5-6ft (1.6m) and hold a 10-second period, with a good share of swell arriving from the N and NNE sectors. The NE direction still tops the totals, but when the angle shifts into the north half of the compass, the break can turn heavy and hollow. Ideal wind conditions are the lowest of the year at 37%, so these clean, glassy days are precious and often tied to strong cold-front passages. Water remains a warm 27.3°C, making December a proper tropical surf month with serious wave power.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.