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Conditions at Cerro Azul in January
January: Midsummer Groundswell in Full Swing
January delivers an average wave height of 5ft (1.6m) with a 13.1s period, keeping Cerro Azul in the powerful long-period category. The wave rose is completely dominated by the southern quadrant: SSW swell accounts for 64.8% and SW swell for 31.7%, while the N/NW swell window is silent. Height distribution is solid rather than giant - roughly 35% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and over 55% in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range - so the waves are punchy, rippable and full of energy.
Wind conditions are excellent. S winds (39.3%), SSW winds (37.6%) and SW winds (17.7%) combine to give Cerro Azul ideal offshore flow 97% of the time, with most speeds in the light-to-moderate 10-20kph range. Water temperature sits at a comfortable 19.4°C, air temperature averages 19.0°C, and precipitation is nearly nonexistent at 0.20mm/day. January is not the biggest month, but the consistency and clean conditions make it an absolute gem.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.