Is December a good time for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay?

December is a fair month for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay; the best time is June–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 24°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 22°C, shorty
  • Air: 24°C by day, 15°C at night
  • Weather: 29 sunny days, 2 rainy days

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

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Is December a good time for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay?

December is a fair month for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay; the best time is June–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 24°C.

How warm is the water at Baja – Scorpion Bay in December?

About 22°C: shorty.

How big are the waves at Baja – Scorpion Bay in December?

About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Baja – Scorpion Bay in December?

Around 24°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 2 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in December?

Within 1,500 km: Morro Bay (2 m waves), Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.3 m waves) & Todos Santos – Cerritos (1.3 m waves).

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