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Best surf towns in December

69 surf towns where December is in the best season for waves. Open any town for its surf spots, where to stay and what's on.

Where the waves were best in December (measured)

How often the waves were good and great at each town's best spot in December, over the last three years.

Ventura, United States: good waves 99% of days, great 89%, sea 15°C
Haleiwa, United States: good waves 98% of days, great 80%, sea 25°C
Jardim do Mar, Portugal: good waves 95% of days, great 73%, sea 21°C
San Clemente, United States: good waves 86% of days, great 71%, sea 16°C
Kuta, Indonesia: good waves 97% of days, great 55%, sea 29°C
Hanalei, United States: good waves 84% of days, great 68%, sea 25°C
Mundaka, Spain: good waves 88% of days, great 60%, sea 15°C
Corralejo, Spain: good waves 88% of days, great 56%, sea 21°C
Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico: good waves 96% of days, great 46%, sea 29°C
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: good waves 92% of days, great 47%, sea 29°C
Weligama, Sri Lanka: good waves 95% of days, great 43%, sea 29°C
Nosara, Costa Rica: good waves 91% of days, great 44%, sea 29°C
Uluwatu, Indonesia: good waves 87% of days, great 46%, sea 29°C
Santa Barbara, United States: good waves 82% of days, great 51%, sea 15°C
Somo, Spain: good waves 85% of days, great 46%, sea 15°C

Europe

Anglet, France: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Arrifana & Aljezur, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 15–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Bundoran, Ireland: Reef/Beach breaks, water 10–15°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Caleta de Famara, Spain: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Capbreton, France: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Carcavelos, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Carrapateira, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 15–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Corralejo, Spain: Reef/Beach breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Costa da Caparica, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Easkey, Ireland: Reef breaks, water 10–15°C, suits advanced
El Palmar, Spain: Beach breaks, water 15–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Ericeira, Portugal: Reef/Point/Beach breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Espinho, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 13–18°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Figueira da Foz, Portugal: Point/Beach breaks, water 13–19°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Guéthary, France: Reef breaks, water 12–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Hallbergmoos, Germany: Wave pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Jardim do Mar, Portugal: Point/Reef breaks, water 17–23°C, suits advanced
Lahinch, Ireland: Beach/Reef breaks, water 10–15°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain: Reef/Beach/Point breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Matosinhos, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 13–18°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Mundaka, Spain: River mouth breaks, water 12–21°C, suits advanced
Nazaré, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 14–19°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Peniche & Baleal, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 14–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Playa de las Américas, Spain: Reef breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Razo, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–18°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Sagres, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 15–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Salinas, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
San Sebastián, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Santa Cruz, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 14–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Somo, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Strandhill, Ireland: Beach/Reef breaks, water 10–15°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Tynemouth, United Kingdom: Beach/Reef breaks, water 7–14°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Zarautz, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Africa

Imsouane, Morocco: Point breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Mirleft, Morocco: Beach/Reef breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Safi, Morocco: Reef/Point breaks, water 16–21°C, suits advanced
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco: Beach/Reef breaks, water 16–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Taghazout, Morocco: Point/Reef breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Tamraght, Morocco: Point/Beach breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate

Asia

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Wave pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Ashdod, Israel: Beach/River mouth breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Haifa, Israel: Reef/Point/Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Herzliya, Israel: Beach/Point breaks, water 17–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka: Reef/Beach breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Keramas, Indonesia: Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits advanced
Midigama & Ahangama, Sri Lanka: Reef/Point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Mikhmoret, Israel: Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Nahariya, Israel: Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Netanya, Israel: Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Tel Aviv, Israel: Beach/Reef/Wave pool breaks, water 17–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Weligama, Sri Lanka: Beach breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner

Pacific Islands

Haleiwa, United States: Reef breaks, water 24–27°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Hanalei, United States: Reef/Beach breaks, water 24–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Pa'ia, United States: Reef breaks, water 24–27°C, suits intermediate/advanced

North America

Encinitas, United States: Reef/Point/Beach breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Huntington Beach, United States: Beach/River mouth breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
La Jolla, United States: Reef/Beach/Point breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Oceanside, United States: Beach breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Santa Barbara, United States: Point/Reef breaks, water 13–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Ventura, United States: Point/Beach breaks, water 13–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Waco, United States: Wave pool breaks, water 7–32°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Mexico & Central America

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: Reef/Beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Punta Mita, Mexico: Reef/Point breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
San Pancho, Mexico: Beach breaks, water 23–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Sayulita, Mexico: Beach/Reef breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate

Caribbean

Bocas del Toro, Panama: Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Isabela, Puerto Rico: Reef/Beach breaks, water 26–28°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Rincón, Puerto Rico: Reef/Point breaks, water 26–28°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

South America

Máncora, Peru: Point breaks, water 21–25°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best surf in December?

In December, 69 surf towns on Swell Cabin are in season, including Anglet, Arrifana & Aljezur and Bundoran (Europe); Imsouane, Mirleft and Safi (Africa); Abu Dhabi, Ashdod and Haifa (Asia); Haleiwa, Hanalei and Pa'ia (Pacific Islands); Encinitas, Huntington Beach and La Jolla (North America); Puerto Viejo, Punta Mita and San Pancho (Mexico & Central America); Bocas del Toro, Isabela and Rincón (Caribbean); Máncora (South America).

Which surf towns had the most good surf days in December?

Measured over the last three years, December's waves were best at Ventura (good 99% of days, great 89%), Haleiwa (good 98% of days, great 80%), Jardim do Mar (good 95% of days, great 73%), San Clemente (good 86% of days, great 71%) and Kuta (good 97% of days, great 55%). From each day's swell and wind (Open-Meteo), rated at each town's best spot like Swell Cabin's forecast.

Where can beginners surf in December?

Beginner-friendly surf towns in season in December include Huntington Beach (United States), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), La Jolla (United States), Encinitas (United States), Corralejo (Spain), Santa Barbara (United States), Oceanside (United States) and Anglet (France).

Where can I surf in warm water in December?

Warm-water surf towns (24°C+ all year) in season in December: Weligama (Sri Lanka), Haleiwa (United States), Hikkaduwa (Sri Lanka), Midigama & Ahangama (Sri Lanka), Rincón (Puerto Rico), Isabela (Puerto Rico), Puerto Viejo (Costa Rica) and Bocas del Toro (Panama).

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