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Conditions at Rockaway Beach in December
December: Clean, Cold and Consistent
December is one of the most dependable months at Rockaway. The average swell holds at 1.3m (4.3ft), the period averages 7.1s, and the southern quadrant remains productive with S (10.1%), SSW (8.1%), SSE (7.5%) and E (7.6%) energy. The wind story is simple: WNW (14.4%), W (13.2%), NW (12.9%) and NNW (10.5%) dominate, delivering the offshore flow that turns south-oriented winter swell into clean, grinding peaks. With 29% ideal wind, December rewards paddlers who are willing to dress for 4.3°C air and 8.5°C (47°F) water. As holiday low pressures roll off the Mid-Atlantic coast, the setup can be as good as it gets all season.
Average Spot conditions at Rockaway Beach in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach.