Conditions at Ammoudia in January
January: Winter Pulse Under Offshore Winds
January sits right in the middle of Ammoudia's primary surf season. The average swell height is 2.3ft (0.7m) with an average period of 5.9s, so most of the energy is short-period and punchy rather than powerful, but it is definitely rideable. Swell from SW, WSW and WNW dominates the wave rose, with the optimal western quadrant making up nearly 43% of all observations. Occasional 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) sets from SW and WSW are reported in the statistics, especially when a low and an associated cold front cross the Ionian. The wind climate is in your favor too: offshore NE/ENE/E/ESE winds account for almost 48% of readings, giving an ideal surf-wind percentage of 36%. Onshore SW/WSW/W/WNW flow is limited to around 11%. With average air temperature of 9.9°C and water temperature of 15.7°C, plus 3.38 mm/day of rain, this is proper winter surf. Bring a solid wetsuit and pick your morning.
Average Spot conditions at Ammoudia in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ammoudia 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 Ammoudia for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ammoudia 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 Ammoudia.