Conditions at Aguaadoura in January
January: The North Atlantic Engine Runs Hot
January is as good as it gets at Aguaadoura. The average swell height is a meaty 8.9ft (2.7m) with a long-period 12.6s groundswell, and the WNW and NW quadrants dominate the waverose, contributing 33.4% of all swell energy; add in W and WSW and the optimal swell window accounts for over 40% of the month. Many waves fall into the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, with enough XL pulses above 2.5m (8ft+) to keep even experienced chargers honest. Offshore ENE-E-ESE-SE winds are present on a good share of days, and the ideal wind window sits at 51%, making January one of the cleanest peak-season months. The catch is winter weather: air temperatures average 9.8°C, rainfall is 4.4mm/day and water temperature drops to 13.3°C, so bring the thickest suit in the quiver.
Average Spot conditions at Aguaadoura in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aguaadoura 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 Aguaadoura for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aguaadoura 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 Aguaadoura.