Conditions at Galiote in January
January: Midwinter Swell Engine
January is prime time at Galiote. The average wave height sits around 3.5ft (1.1m), the average period is 6.1 seconds, and the wind is ideal for surfing 35 percent of the time. The favourable E sector contributes 10.2 percent of all swell and the ENE sector adds another 10.5 percent, giving this east-facing setup a healthy supply of directional groundswell. A solid chunk of that NE-E energy arrives in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band, with some 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) pulses mixed in. The best windows occur when WNW wind (18.2 percent), W wind (13.3 percent) or NW wind (13.2 percent) keeps the surface clean. Expect cold air around 8°C, water at 14.0°C and 1.99mm of rain per day - winter rubber is non-negotiable.
Average Spot conditions at Galiote in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Galiote 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 Galiote for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Galiote 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 Galiote.