Punta Hermosa in December
December is a good month for surfing at Punta Hermosa (best: May–September).
Plan your trip to Punta HermosaEvery 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 2 rainy days
Punta HermosaLima, PeruIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 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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MontañitaEcuador · 1246 km away · water 25°C1.2 m waves2
MáncoraPeru · 1026 km away · water 22°C1.6 m waves3
LobitosPeru · 1004 km away · water 21°C1.5 m waves4
ChicamaPeru · 589 km away · water 18°C1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Punta Hermosa
- Chino Surf House 0.4 km
- Punta Hermosa Surf Hostel 1.2 km
- El Quilla Surf Hostel 1.2 km
- Luisfer Surf Camp 1.5 km
- Surfari - Punta Rocas 3.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Punta Hermosa?
December is a good month for surfing at Punta Hermosa (best: May–September). Waves 1.4 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Punta Hermosa in December?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Punta Hermosa in December?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Punta Hermosa in December?
Around 22°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.2 m waves), Máncora (1.6 m waves) & Lobitos (1.5 m waves).