Conditions at Quepos in January
January: Offshore Windows in the Dry Season
The dry season is in full swing, and January sees an average swell height of 1.0m (3ft) with a healthy long-period of 12.4s. The swell direction is dominated by SSW (69.8%) and SW (27.6%), putting the waves squarely on Quepos' optimal exposure. Most waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, with around a third in the fun, rippable 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class.
Wind is the key variable: onshore SSW/SW flow occurs about 72% of the time, but wind speeds are generally light (0-10kph), and the ideal offshore NNE/NE/ENE windows occur 28% of the time, usually at dawn. With average air temperatures of 26.1°C, precipitation of just 1.34mm/day, and water temperature of 28.4°C, January offers some of the cleanest, most pleasant surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Quepos in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Quepos 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 Quepos for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Quepos 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 Quepos.