Is December a good month to surf Mundaka?

Yes — December falls in Mundaka's main surf season (September–March).

How warm is the sea in Mundaka in December?

About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Mundaka in December?

Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 4.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Mundaka in December

Surfing Mundaka in December: in the main surf season, air around 11°C, sea around 15°C, 4.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

11°C

Sea temperature

15°C

Rain

4.0 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.0 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.4 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 15°C in December, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Mundaka in December

Offshore of Mundaka, waves in December average 2.0 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.5 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.4 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 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 Mundaka's surf season

Mundaka's main surf season runs September–March. December is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Mundaka?: Yes — December falls in Mundaka's main surf season (September–March).
How warm is the sea in Mundaka in December?: About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Mundaka in December?: Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 4.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.