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Conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in January
January: The Windy, Short-Period Transition
January is dominated by trade-wind energy from the north. The average wave period sits right at 9.1s, putting most surf in the average-to-punchy category, while heights hover around 3-4ft (1.1m). Swell direction is split between NNW (21.5%), NNE (18.3%) and N (15.1%), with SSW contributing just 12.6% - not the clean south swell this beach really wants. For a south-facing exposure, the N/NNE/NNW swells are largely shadowed or poorly aligned, so expect more windswell and lumpy lines than true long-period groundswell. Offshore winds from the north-northwest quadrant blow frequently, but only 24% of the time do they fall into the ideal surfing range; much of the dry-season flow is too strong or too gusty. Air temperatures are warm at 22.9-29.7°C, water sits at 27.7°C, and rainfall is low at 1.39mm/day, but the inconsistent swell mix keeps the overall quality limited.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros.