Is December a good month to surf Sayulita?

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

How warm is the sea in Sayulita in December?

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

What is the weather like in Sayulita in December?

Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.

Surf Sayulita in December

Surfing Sayulita in December: outside the main surf season, air around 25°C, sea around 27°C, 0.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

25°C

Sea temperature

27°C

Rain

0.8 mm/day

Wind

13 km/h avg

Average wave height

0.9 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.2 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From WNW (293°)

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

Surf size in Sayulita in December

Offshore of Sayulita, waves in December average 0.9 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.0 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.2 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the WNW.

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 Sayulita's surf season

Sayulita's main surf season runs May–October. December is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Sayulita?: December is outside Sayulita's main surf season (May–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Sayulita in December?: About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Sayulita in December?: Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.