Is December a good month to surf Popoyo?

December is outside Popoyo's main surf season (March–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Popoyo in December?

About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Popoyo in December?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 29 km/h.

Surf Popoyo in December

Surfing Popoyo in December: outside the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 27°C, 0.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

27°C

Rain

0.3 mm/day

Wind

29 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From ENE (68°)

What to wear: with the sea around 27°C in December, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Popoyo in December

Offshore of Popoyo, waves in December average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the ENE.

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 Popoyo's surf season

Popoyo's main surf season runs March–October. December is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Popoyo?: December is outside Popoyo's main surf season (March–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Popoyo in December?: About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Popoyo in December?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 29 km/h.