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Conditions at La Bocana in January
January: Peak Dry Season Perfection
The North Pacific high-pressure machine is in full swing in January, and La Bocana reaps the rewards. Ideal offshore wind conditions clock in at 65% of the time, with the Tehuano wind event blasting out of the NNE at 30% - much of it at a grooming 10-30kph clip that keeps the south-facing sandbars clean and lined-up. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere storm track sends steady SSW (54%) and S (27%) groundswell, averaging a playful 3ft (1.0m) at 12.1s, with the majority of waves in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) sweet spot. With air temperatures around 26.2°C, water at 27.8°C and almost zero rainfall (0.15mm/day), you'll find warm, glassy, ramping peaks through the day.
Average Spot conditions at La Bocana in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Bocana 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 La Bocana for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Bocana 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 La Bocana.