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Conditions at Ilha dos Lobos in January
January: The Mid-Summer Tradewind Grind
January at Ilha dos Lobos sits deep in the Brazilian summer pattern. The South Atlantic High pumps a steady NE/ENE trade wind across the region, with winds out of NE (19.0%), ENE (15.2%) and NNE (12.8%) dominating the wind rose. Those directions are onshore or cross-shore for this east-southeast-facing stretch, which explains why the surf is only clean about 29% of the time. The swell field is mostly E and ESE windswell, with E at 24.8%, ESE at 20.9% and ENE at 20.6% of the total distribution. Periods average a modest 8.2s, so expect punchy but somewhat disorganized 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves.
There are still occasional larger pulses from SE and SSE, reaching 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft), especially when a frontal system pushes farther north than usual. Water temperatures are a warm 23.5°C and air temperatures average 22.5°C, so summer rubber is a thing of the past. Rain showers, often afternoon, are part of the deal with around 4.8mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Ilha dos Lobos in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ilha dos Lobos 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 Ilha dos Lobos for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ilha dos Lobos 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 Ilha dos Lobos.