Conditions at Xivares in January
January: North Atlantic Power
January is a peak month at Xivares. The average swell is a solid 5.6ft (1.7m), with a lengthy 12.7s period - firmly in the powerful, long-period category. The North Atlantic storm track is in full swing, and the data reflect it: NW swells dominate at 42.8%, with NNW contributing 14.4% and WNW an additional 15.8%. That means the beach is consistently open to the core of the Atlantic fetch. Wind is favorable 58% of the time, with S (12.5%), SSW (9.5%), and SW (8.6%) providing offshore grooming. The catch is winter weather: average air temp sits at 9.0°C, water temp is a chilly 13.2°C, and 3.05 mm/day of rain keeps things fresh. Still, when a cold front clears and the pressure gradient tightens, you get crisp NW groundswell with offshore south winds - exactly what you're chasing.
Average Spot conditions at Xivares in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Xivares 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 Xivares for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Xivares 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 Xivares.