Conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in January
January: Deep Winter Muscle
January is pure North Atlantic power at Playa de Los Caballos. The average swell sits at a meaty 2.1m (7ft), and the average period of 12.9s confirms this is long-period groundswell, not just wind chop. The wave rose is dominated by the NW quadrant at 36%, with WNW adding 17% and NNW another 11% - together they make up the majority of the month's surf. Most of that energy arrives in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, with a smattering of XXL days when the Atlantic low pressure train stacks up. The wind is ideal 46% of the time; the best sessions happen when the flow comes from the ONO/O/OSO/SO quadrant, grooming the westerly swell. Be mindful that W and WNW winds can also accompany these same lows and quickly add the bump. Air temperatures average 9.6°C, water is a chilly 13.5°C, and rainfall is high at 3.46 mm/day - winter rubber essential.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Los Caballos in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Los Caballos 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 de Los Caballos for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Los Caballos 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 de Los Caballos.