Conditions at Cocal in January
January: Dry Season Grooming
January is the heart of the dry season in El Salvador. A strong Caribbean high pressure system funnels offshore N/NE and NW flow across the coast, and 63% of the time the wind is ideal for Cocal. Swell averages 1.0m (3ft) at 12.1s, setting up a powerful long-period base for a south-southwest-facing beach. The wave rose shows SSW at 53.6% and S at 26.6%, with most energy in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range. Air temps sit at 26.2°C, water at 27.8°C, and precipitation is negligible at 0.15mm/day. Expect clean, lined-up, fun-size waves rather than heavy barrels; a high-performance shortboard or fish will get the most out of January.
Average Spot conditions at Cocal in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cocal 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 Cocal for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cocal 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 Cocal.