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Conditions at Playa Linda in January
January: Winter's Directional Window
The North Pacific storm track is hitting full stride, and although Playa Linda doesn't see the big winter waves of California or Oregon, it does pick up the long-period leftovers in the right direction. January averages a modest 3ft (1.0m) at 13.3 seconds, placing it in the small, fun-sized and groveling bracket. The key is direction: SW swell accounts for 43.3% of the spectrum and WSW adds another 24.6%, meaning over two-thirds of the energy arrives with a favourable west-southwest approach. SSW is the secondary player at 26.4%. Wind is the variable - ideal offshore flow from NE/ENE/E/ESE occurs 41% of the time, and NNW/NNE winds are light, but the onshore WSW/SW afternoon breeze can still create lumpy conditions. With air at 26.9°C, water at 28.3°C and only 0.52mm/day of rain, it's a warm, dry winter with plenty of early-morning waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Linda in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Linda 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 Playa Linda for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Linda 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 Playa Linda.