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Conditions at Ibiraquera in January
January: Trade-Wind Chop and Summer Fun
January is peak summer, and the ocean at Ibiraquera is running on trade-wind energy. Average wave height is 4ft (1.2m) with a short, punchy 8.0s period - enough for rippable, grovelly surf but not much power. The swell chart is stuffed with E (27%), ESE (24%) and ENE (20%) swells, and the dominant bracket is the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class, with some 5-6ft (1.5-2m) sets mixing in from the E/ESE direction. The wind story is less encouraging: NNE and NE combine for about 40% of all wind, while the clean W/NW offshore flow only shows up 36% of the time. When you catch a dawn patrol during a light W/NW breeze, those summer waves can be surprisingly fun, but by afternoon the sea breeze often adds lump. Air temperatures average 23.7°C and the sea is a warm 25.1°C, with frequent showers adding to the humidity.
Average Spot conditions at Ibiraquera in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ibiraquera during January. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Ibiraquera for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ibiraquera for January. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Ibiraquera.