Conditions at Zonte in January
January: The Dry-Season Classic
January at Zonte is all about clean, manageable south swell. The average height sits at 3ft (1.0m), but periods of 12.1 seconds mean the waves arrive with real long-period energy. Swell direction is dominated by SSW at 53.6%, with S at 26.6% and a secondary SW contribution of 6.1%; nearly all of it falls in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, so it's fun-sized and groveling rather than heavy. The south-facing beach focuses that SSW/S window perfectly, allowing even the modest winter background swell to wrap in with shape.
Winds are the star in January. Ideal offshore flow clocks in at 65%, led by NNE (29.9%), NNW (10.9%), NE (10.4%), and NW (8.3%), mostly in the light 0-20kph range. With an average air temp of 26.2°C, water temp of 27.8°C, and just 0.15 mm/day of rain, Zonte is a warm, glassy, low-stress surf destination. Expect clean, 2-5ft peaks with the occasional bigger pulse when a south-tracking storm fires up.
Average Spot conditions at Zonte in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zonte 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 Zonte for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zonte 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 Zonte.