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Conditions at Oum El Bouir in December
December: Peak Season
December is the best month of the year at Oum El Bouir. Average swell is around 5ft (1.6m) with a powerful 11.9s period, and the directional spread is the most westerly of the year: NNW (37%), NW (26%), N (13%), NNE (13%), plus the largest WNW (5%) and W contributions seen anywhere in the data. This extra west makes a noticeable difference for the west-facing beach. The trades are at their annual minimum strength, with NE/ENE still present but lighter, and ideal wind peaks at 26%. On the best days, long-period groundswell and offshore NE flow combine for clean, hollow, head-high to overhead-plus surf, with the strongest pulses reaching 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) on sets. Water temperature is 18.7°C, air averages 18.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Oum El Bouir in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir.