Conditions at Molhe Leste in January
January: The Deep-Winter Roar
January is peak season at Molhe Leste. The North Atlantic is pumping out big groundswells, with an average wave height of 2.8m (9ft) and an average period of 13.1s-true long-period power. The dominant swell directions are WNW, NW and NNW, but the W and WSW components have enough presence to put the spot on; when lows stall closer to Portugal, WSW-SW lines hold the jetty well. Winds blow from the offshore northern and eastern quadrants 44% of the time, with NNW and NNE being the most persistent. Air temps sit around 12°C, water is 14.4°C, and rain is frequent, so bring the big board and a hood.
Average Spot conditions at Molhe Leste in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste.