- Home
- ...South America
Brazil- Praia da Vila
Conditions at Praia da Vila in January
January: Summer Heat, Trade-Wind Slop
January is deep summer, with water temperature near 25.1°C and a humid northeast trade-wind flow dominating the weather pattern. The wave climate is all about E/ESE energy: E swell accounts for 27.4% of readings and ESE another 24.4%, while the 8.0s average period confirms short-period, locally generated sea rather than powerful groundswell. The average 1.2m (4ft) is spread mostly across the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) category, so expect fun-sized, rippable waves on the better days. With an ideal wind score of 47%, there are worthwhile windows, generally when NW/NNW flow develops before a front or during early-morning land breezes. Heavy summer rain (6.92mm/day) can add discolored runoff, so pick your session and tide carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vila in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila.