Conditions at Meio da Baja in January
January: Deep-Winter Heavyweights
January is one of the peak months at Meio da Baja. The average swell sits at a thumping 9ft (2.8m) with an average period of 13.1 seconds, and the compass rose is dominated by WNW, NW and NNW energy - exactly the directions that line up with this north-northwest facing beach. You can see the long-period pulses running right through the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) class, with a meaningful chunk of waves pushing past 8ft (2.5m). That is classic Portuguese winter: heavy, firing and occasionally XL.
Wind is the gatekeeper. The offshore S, SSO, SO and OSO directions combine for a decent share of the month, and 32% of the time conditions are clean for surfing. The problem is the NNW and NNE winds, which blow onshore and can turn the surface messy. With air temps around 12.2°C and water temp at 14.4°C, you need the winter rubber and an eye on the weather map.
Average Spot conditions at Meio da Baja in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja.