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Conditions at Tres Palmas in December
December: Peak Power
December delivers the biggest average surf of the year at Tres Palmas. Heights hit 1.6m (around 5ft), period holds at 10.0s, and the wave rose is packed with NE (42.9 percent) and NNE (24.3 percent) energy. The 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class is the standout, with NE contributing 15.8 percent and NNE 9.5 percent, while 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) waves appear from both directions. There is even a sliver of 2.5m-plus XL energy from the N and NE. Wind is ideal 63 percent of the time, with ENE (39.5 percent), NE (20.1 percent) and E (15.3 percent) keeping conditions glassy. Water temp is 27.3°C and air temp 26.5°C. This is the month to bring your step-up, rope the heaviest days, and embrace the full force of the winter Atlantic.
Average Spot conditions at Tres Palmas in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tres Palmas 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 Tres Palmas for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tres Palmas 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 Tres Palmas.