Conditions at La Boya in January
January: Cold Front Windows and Steady Trade Swell
January delivers La Boya's reliable northeast trade swell, with the average wave hovering around 3.5ft (1.1m) and a period of 6.3s. The swell direction is exactly where you want it-ESE (46.5%), E (27.9%) and ENE (13.6%) make up the dominant share, and the handful of larger pulses reach the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. What holds things back is the wind: NNE and NE winds combine for 40% of observations, setting up cross-onshore conditions. Ideal offshore flow from the SW through WNW quadrant manages only 11%, which means you have to seize the morning windows and cold-front tails. Water temperature sits at a comfortable 26.7°C (80°F), while air temps average 25.2°C and rain is low at 1.05 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at La Boya in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Boya 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 Boya for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Boya 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 Boya.