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Bournemouth – Boscombe in December

December is one of the best months for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe.

Plan your trip to Bournemouth – BoscombeEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.

Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Bournemouth – BoscombeEngland (Dorset), United KingdomBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BOH 7 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Other spots for surfing in December

1Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1433 km away · water 16°C2.7 m waves2Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 1469 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves3GuinchoPortugal · 1461 km away · water 16°C2.6 m waves4Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1391 km away · water 16°C2.9 m waves5Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 1394 km away · water 16°C2.9 m waves6Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 1358 km away · water 16°C2.5 m waves

Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.

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Schools and camps near Bournemouth – Boscombe

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Questions

Is December a good time for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe?

December is one of the best months for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe. Waves 2 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 10°C.

How warm is the water at Bournemouth – Boscombe in December?

About 11°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.

How big are the waves at Bournemouth – Boscombe in December?

About 2 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Bournemouth – Boscombe in December?

Around 10°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 9 sunny and 12 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in December?

Within 1,500 km: Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (2.7 m waves), Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha (2.4 m waves) & Guincho (2.6 m waves).

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