Conditions at Suicidios in January
January: The Roar of the North Atlantic
January is the heart of the winter season at Suicidios. The North Atlantic cyclone track is in full swing, and the data reflects it: an average swell height of 2.2m (7ft) and a long-period average of 12.9s means serious power arrives with every pulse. The swell window is dominated by NNW (34.8%) and NW (19.5%), with N (7.3%) and NNE (4.7%) adding more northerly energy. Over 80% of all readings fall in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) zone - 'pumping, heavy, firing' territory - so head-high to double-overhead waves are the rule rather than the exception.
Wind is the great equalizer. The prevailing flow is out of the NE (22.7%) and NNE (16.7%) - a classic Bay of Biscay pressure gradient that blows side-onshore and wreaks havoc on the face. That limits ideal surf wind to just 16% of the time. When a low-pressure system approaches from the west and the flow turns to the S/SSW/SW, the same swell becomes fast and hollow. Water temps sit at 19.1°C, air at 17.6°C, with moderate rainfall (0.45 mm/day) - typical Atlantic winter, so bring a 3/2 or 4/3 and expect showers between sets.
Average Spot conditions at Suicidios in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Suicidios 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 Suicidios for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Suicidios 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 Suicidios.