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Conditions at The Point in December
December: Peak Power
December is the heaviest month of the year at The Point. The average swell height reaches its annual max of 1.6m (5.2ft) and the average period is an assertive 10.0s. The swell direction remains dominated by NE at 42.9 percent and NNE at 24.3 percent, with ENE adding 19.9 percent, producing a broad, strong spectrum of northeast energy. More of the distribution pushes into the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) ranges, and the exposure of the Point can turn these into heavy, hard-breaking waves when the longer periods align.
Winds become slightly more mixed, with ideal conditions at 64 percent, but the dominant ENE flow still appears 39.5 percent of the time, with NE at 20.1 percent and E at 15.3 percent. Water temps drop to 27.3°C, air temps average 26.5°C, and precipitation is comparatively lighter at 2.01 mm/day. December is when you show up with your step-up board and your best positioning; the Point is primed for serious, full-power winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at The Point in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Point 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 The Point for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Point 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 The Point.