Is December a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

December is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in December?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in December?

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in December

Surfing Puerto Escondido in December: outside the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 29°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

11 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.3 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in December, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in December

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in December average 1.1 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.4 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.3 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.

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 Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. December is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?: December is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in December?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in December?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.