Is December a good month to surf Imsouane?

Yes — December falls in Imsouane's main surf season (September–April).

How warm is the sea in Imsouane in December?

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Imsouane in December?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 1.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Imsouane in December

Surfing Imsouane in December: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 18°C, 1.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

1.2 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.2 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.3 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in December, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Imsouane in December

Offshore of Imsouane, waves in December average 2.2 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.3 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

December in the context of Imsouane's surf season

Imsouane's main surf season runs September–April. December is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Imsouane?: Yes — December falls in Imsouane's main surf season (September–April).
How warm is the sea in Imsouane in December?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Imsouane in December?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 1.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.