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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in January
January: Peak Trades, Clean Lines
January is about as good as it gets at Playa Santa Catalina. The dry-season trade winds are locked in, with ideal offshore flow blowing 76 percent of the time, mostly from the NNE and NE at light-to-moderate speeds. Swell averages a clean 2-3ft (0.7m) on a 12.3s period, and 91% of the energy arrives from the SSW, straight into the beach's optimal window. Nearly all waves fall in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with only a handful reaching the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class. Air temps sit near 27.2°C with just 0.88mm/day of rain, while the water is a balmy 28.4°C. Expect groomed, rippable lines and plenty of clean peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.