Conditions at Praia do CDS in January
January: Deep-Water Winter Muscle
January is the peak of winter energy at Praia do CDS. Average swell height climbs to 6.5ft (2.0m) and the average period reaches 13.0 seconds, making it the most powerful month of the year. The swell rose is loaded in the ideal west-to-northwest quadrant: WNW supplies 37 percent, NW 23 percent and W another 10 percent, with a big share of waves in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. This is serious, organized Atlantic groundswell.
Wind remains the main variable. Only 23 percent of the time does the wind sit in the offshore SSW/SW/WSW/W sector, while the most common direction is NNW at 16 percent, with strong NE/ENE components adding up to an often tricky surface. The best sessions come when a cold front exits and pressure rises, flipping the flow into the southwest. With air temperatures averaging 12.9°C and water at 14.8°C, winter rubber is non-negotiable. Precipitation runs at 2.28mm/day, so be ready for quick-moving showers between clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do CDS in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do CDS 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 Praia do CDS for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do CDS 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 Praia do CDS.