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Conditions at Punta Burica in January
January: Long-Period Warm-Up
January rolls out a solid foundation for the year. The swell rose is dominated by SSW (62%) and SW (34%) energy - both squarely in the sweet spot for the SW-facing coast. Average wave heights run around 3ft (1.0m), but the 13.0s average period means those 2-3ft (0.5-1.0m) and 3-5ft (1.0-1.5m) waves have real push. The wind is still the variable: ideal offshore flow only arrives 16% of the time, mostly in light early-morning pulses from the N/NE/E quadrant. With just 2.02mm/day of rain and water temps at 28.8°C, the dry season is in full swing. All in all, it's a clean, rippable month that rewards those who wait for the wind to swing offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica.