Conditions at Cabo Ledo in January
January: Summer Groundswell, Small But Clean
January is the heart of the Angolan summer, and Cabo Ledo feels it. The South Atlantic High sits farther south and the tropical rain belt creeps in, leaving the surf small but surprisingly clean. Swell statistics show 100 percent of the incoming energy arriving from the SSW and SW quadrants - the average height sits at 3ft (1.0m) with periods around 12 seconds. In other words, there are no true NW or N groundswells making it to this northwest-facing corner, so Cabo Ledo becomes a long-period, fun-sized wave machine.
Sets in the 0.5-1.5m range dominate, with only about 3 percent reaching the head-high-plus category. The good news is that the offshore wind regime remains well established: S/SSW/SW flows blow 69 percent of the time, mostly at 10-20kph, keeping the surface clean. Air temperatures average 26.7°C, water sits at 26.6°C, and moderate humidity means you will be surfing in boardshorts all day. Expect small but rideable peaks, best on the lower tides and with the morning offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo Ledo in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo.