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Conditions at Playa Avellanes in January
January: Trade-Wind Locks and First-Class Long-Period Swell
January turns the dial toward peak dry season at Playa Avellanes. Average swell height sits at a solid 4ft (1.3m) with an 11.5s period, and 74 percent of all waves fall in the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. The swell rose is beautifully mixed: 40 percent of the energy arrives from the preferred SW, WSW, W, and WNW quadrant, with SSW still chipping in 15 percent and NNW/NW wrapping around the margins. This is the season when the beach is genuinely exposed to the open Pacific.
Winds are the real story. The NE trade wind dominates 47 percent of the time and ENE adds another 39.5 percent, holding ideal conditions 61 percent of the time. These are offshore and cross-offshore directions for the WSW-facing beach, so mornings in particular are lined up and glassy. With water at 27.9C, air around 27.8C, and only 0.23mm of rain per day, January is a no-excuses surf month: grab the mid-length, find a peak, and enjoy firing 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves with occasional overhead sets.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Avellanes in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Avellanes 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 Playa Avellanes for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Avellanes 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 Playa Avellanes.