Conditions at Razo in January
January: Peak North Atlantic Power
The North Atlantic is roaring to life and Razo is feeling the full force. Average swell heights run around 11ft (3.3m) with a powerful 12.7 second period, making this one of the heaviest months of the year. The dominant swell directions are WNW, NW and NNW, with a solid share of W and NNW energy filling any gaps between storm pulses. This is long-period groundswell at its winter peak, and the beach can easily see waves well overhead plus.
The wind story is all about balance. The S-SSW-SW quadrant supplies a strong offshore component, with SSW at 16.8% and SW near 10.7%, giving Razo genuine clean-window potential. Ideal surfing winds run 29% of the time. The catch is that NE and ENE winds still occupy a large chunk of the wind rose, and those bring cross-shore texture. Air temperature averages 12.0°C, water temperature sits at 13.8°C, and precipitation is high at 4.93 mm/day. Chasing the south wind windows between winter fronts is the key to scoring January at Razo.
Average Spot conditions at Razo in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Razo 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 Razo for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Razo 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 Razo.