Conditions at Apollonas in January
January: The Winter Swell Window
January is one of Apollonas' more promising months on paper. The average swell height is 1.3m (4.3ft) and the average period sits at 5.5s - the best combo of the year. Swell from the N, NNE, NE and ENE quadrant totals 24.4% of observations, while the adjacent NNW swell adds 20.8%, so the NE-facing beach is regularly exposed to north energy. This is Mediterranean windswell rather than long-period groundswell, so you are chasing punchy, sectiony peaks rather than heavy barrels. The wind distribution is split: offshore S to WSW winds total 29.0%, while onshore N to ENE winds make up 26.0%. With ideal conditions only 6% of the time, it's a game of patience - when a S/SW breeze cleans up the N/NNE swell, the better 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) waves can hold up. Air temperatures average 12.9°C (min 4.2°C, max 18.9°C), precipitation is 2.68mm/day, and the water temperature is 16.1°C. Break out the 4/3 and move quickly after frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Apollonas in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Apollonas 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 Apollonas for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Apollonas 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 Apollonas.