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Conditions at Pichilemu in January
January: Midsummer Perfection
The surf machine in Pichilemu runs smoothly in January, with the swell clocking in at an average 1.6m (5.2ft) and a long-period 12.7s. The data show a remarkably consistent WSW-dominated swell, making up 72.3% of the total wave energy, supported by another 16.1% from the SW and 10.9% from the W. This places the majority of waves in the punchy 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) range, with over 12% of the swell reaching 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft). The north-facing layout of the bay allows the best of this SW/WSW groundswell to wrap and organize into clean lines. On the wind front, ideal S/SSW/SW offshore flow blows 68% of the time, mostly in the light 10-20kph range, while N/NNW onshore winds remain scarce. With just 0.08mm/day of rain, 18.8°C air and 13.9°C water, January is about as good as it gets for warm, glassy, long-period surf.
Average Spot conditions at Pichilemu in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pichilemu 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 Pichilemu for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pichilemu 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 Pichilemu.