Conditions at Coco Pipe in January
January: The Deep Winter Peak
The North Atlantic storm track is at full strength in January, and Coco Pipe sits right in the firing line. Average swell height comes in at 5ft (1.6m) with a period of 9.4s, giving the spot consistent, powerful surf. The wave-direction data shows 81% of the energy arriving from the optimal N/NNE/NE/ENE window, led by ENE (39%), NE (24%) and NNE (13%). Most of the surf falls in the 3-7ft (1-2m) range, with more than 10% in the 7-8ft (2-2.5m) band. This is the payoff month for the winter groundswell train.
The trade winds are the everyday story. E and ESE winds combine for 56% of the observations, mostly at 10-30kph, which puts a cross-shore texture on the surface. N through ENE winds are onshore and ruinous, but they are less frequent. Offshore S/SW flow is rare - the ideal wind score sits at only 18% - so patience is required. Air temperatures average 24.7°C with water temperature at 26.5°C. Seek out the early-morning glass and post-frontal SW wind days.
Average Spot conditions at Coco Pipe in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Coco Pipe 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 Coco Pipe for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Coco Pipe 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 Coco Pipe.