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Conditions at Playa Norte in January
January: Summer Swell with Windy Wrinkles
The heart of the Peruvian summer delivers a consistent diet of long-period SSW ground swell, with 71% of the waves coming from the SSW and another 27% from the SW. Wave heights hover around the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) mark, though the average sea state sits at 1.4m (4.6ft) with a juicy 13-second period. The problem is the wind: the South Pacific High keeps a persistent S/SSW/SW flow blowing across Playa Norte, with onshore tendencies dominating. Ideal offshore winds from the N/NE only blow 3% of the time, so expect bumpy surfaces with occasional clean windows. Air temperatures are mild at 20.6°C (16.7-26.3°C) with very little rain - just 0.15 mm/day - while the water is a pleasant 19.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.