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Conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in January
January: Peak Dry-Season Clean Lines
January is Playa Santa Teresa at its most cooperative. The eastern Pacific high pressure cell pumps a steady N-NNE flow across Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, and with average wind ideal for surfing 57% of the time, morning lineups are routinely glassy. Swell averages 1.0m (3ft) at a powerful 12.8s, with 61% from the SSW and 31% from the SW - pure blue-print for this southwest-facing beach. The bulk of the energy sits between 0.5m and 1.5m, so long-period, fun-sized waves dominate. With only 0.94mm/day of rain, air temps around 27.9°C and water a balmy 28.4°C, January is as close to flawless as it gets.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.