Conditions at La Ocho in January
January: The Closest Thing to a North Pulse
The North Atlantic high-pressure ridge begins to flex and La Ocho at least gets a tease of winter energy. Average swell height sits at about 3ft (0.9m) with a 6.2s period-short-period stuff, but the most organized of the year. The bad news is that nearly 90% of the incoming swell arrives from the E/ESE/ENE quadrant, while true N/NW pulses are virtually absent. East and ENE winds combine for close to 60% of the wind distribution, leaving the water surface crisscrossed with chop. Water temperature is 26.6°C, air temperature averages 24.9°C, and with 2.4mm/day of rain, tropical showers can still put a quick damper on a session. Best bet: wait for a cold front to push through and swing the winds to the south, then grab a grovel board and pick off the better peaks.
Average Spot conditions at La Ocho in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Ocho 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 La Ocho for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Ocho 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 La Ocho.