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Conditions at Playa Cocles in January
January: The Trade-Wind Engine at Full Throttle
January is statistically the most consistent month at Playa Cocles. The average swell height reaches 1.2m (4ft) and the average period is a punchy 8.2s, so the NE trade-wind swell has genuine push. A massive 82% of the wave energy comes from the NE, with additional contributions from NNE (8.8%) and ENE (8.5%), meaning nearly every wave has an ideal, straight-in trajectory for this northeast-facing beach. The vast majority of swells sit in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, and a solid 13% of observations show waves over 1.5m (5ft). The wind is ideal 49% of the time, and while NW/NNW cross-shore winds dominate the raw wind rose, the crucial SW and WSW offshore breezes show up often enough to keep the lineup clean, especially during the morning hours. With air temperatures around 24°C, water at 27.6°C and relatively dry conditions (3.23mm/day), this is prime time for Playa Cocles.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Playa Cocles.