Offshore StaysWhere to surf in December
10 surf towns in their main surf season in December, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Weligama, around 29°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weligama in DecemberSri Lanka | 29°C | 26°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in DecemberSpain | 21°C | 19°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in DecemberPortugal | 21°C | 19°C | 2.5 m | advanced surfers |
| Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in DecemberSpain | 20°C | 19°C | 1.1 m | all levels |
| Famara (Lanzarote) in DecemberSpain | 20°C | 19°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Azores (São Miguel) in DecemberPortugal | 18°C | 17°C | 2.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Taghazout in DecemberMorocco | 18°C | 17°C | 2.1 m | all levels |
| Imsouane in DecemberMorocco | 18°C | 17°C | 2.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Nazaré in DecemberPortugal | 15°C | 13°C | 2.6 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Mundaka in DecemberSpain | 15°C | 11°C | 2.0 m | advanced surfers |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in December?
- 10 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in December: Weligama (Sri Lanka), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (Spain), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (Portugal), Corralejo (Fuerteventura) (Spain), Famara (Lanzarote) (Spain), Azores (São Miguel) (Portugal), Taghazout (Morocco), Imsouane (Morocco), Nazaré (Portugal), Mundaka (Spain).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in December?
- Weligama (around 29°C), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (around 21°C), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (around 21°C). At the cold end, Mundaka sits around 15°C, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
- Where can beginners surf in December?
- Weligama, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Corralejo (Fuerteventura), Famara (Lanzarote), Taghazout, Imsouane are in season in December and have breaks that suit beginners.