Is December a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

Yes — December falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December?

About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December?

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 21°C, 1.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

19°C

Sea temperature

21°C

Rain

1.4 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.5 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.6 m (12 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 21°C in December, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in December average 2.5 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.6 m (12 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 Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. December is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: Yes — December falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December?: About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in December?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.