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Conditions at Palmarcito in January
January: The Clean, Small-Swell Kickoff
January is low-season in size but high-season in quality. The average swell height is 1.0m (3.3ft) with a solid 12.1s period, so even though the waves are small, they have real long-period push. Swell direction is locked into the southern quadrant, with SSW making up 53.6% of the energy, S 26.6%, and SW 6.1%. Most waves fall in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with a healthy wedge of 1-1.5m (3-5ft) from SSW. Winds are predominantly offshore and clean: NNE 29.9%, NNW 10.9%, NW 8.3% and NE 10.4%. With 65% ideal conditions, dry-season weather, and water at 27.8°C, January delivers fun, groomed peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.