Porthleven in December
December is one of the best months for surfing at Porthleven.
Plan your trip to PorthlevenEvery 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
- Waves: 2.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 11°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 9 sunny days, 19 rainy days
PorthlevenEngland (Cornwall), United KingdomAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NQY 46 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1275 km away · water 16°C2.7 m waves2
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 1317 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves3
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1232 km away · water 16°C2.9 m waves4
Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 1202 km away · water 16°C2.5 m waves5
ZarautzSpain · 793 km away · water 15°C2.3 m waves6
SopelanaSpain · 764 km away · water 15°C2.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Porthleven?
December is one of the best months for surfing at Porthleven. Waves 2.9 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.
How warm is the water at Porthleven in December?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Porthleven in December?
About 2.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Porthleven in December?
Around 11°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 9 sunny and 19 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) & Peniche – Baleal (2.9 m waves).