Conditions at Varazze in January
January: The Power Peak of the Ligurian Winter
January is statistically the co-winner for the best month of the year at Varazze, matching December with an average wave height of 3ft (0.9m) and a 5.5s average period. The wave rose shows the story: SSW and SW swells combine for a dominant 43% of all readings, with lumps in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) ranges, while the NNW direction contributes another 17.3%, often as locally generated windswell under offshore flow. This is the classic winter setup: a low pressure southwest of the region pumps SSW/SW swell into the SSE-facing shore while the continental high builds north winds over the coast. The wind is ideal for surfing 23% of the time, and the huge 52.9% NW/NNW share means the most frequent wind is truly offshore, grooming the faces. Still, the short average period keeps quality downgraded; most days are choppy, peaky and low, and only the stronger 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) pulses from SSW/SW combined with a light NNW breeze will produce clean, fun-size to pumping sets. Air temperatures average 4.0°C with a chilly minimum of -6.6°C, precipitation runs 1.98 mm/day, and the water sits at 13.9°C, so you will need a proper winter wetsuit, booties and patience.
Average Spot conditions at Varazze in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varazze 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 Varazze for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varazze 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 Varazze.