Conditions at Bogliasco in January
January: Peak Winter Grind in the Gulf of Genoa
January is one of the most consistent months of the year for Bogliasco. Average swell height clocks in around 3ft (0.9m), with a 5.6s period, and the ideal offshore wind window is open 46% of the time. The dominant swell direction is SW at 28.8%, followed by SSW at 11.6%, meaning a healthy share of the energy is aimed right at this SSW-facing beach. A large NNW component (15%) is also present, but it tends to be locally wind-generated and lacks the quality of true S/SSW/SW swell.
Wind data show why the month works: N (20.7%), NNE (18.2%) and NNW (14.8%) winds dominate, giving frequent offshore, groomed conditions. Onshore S and SSE winds account for only about 18% of the time. Air temperatures average 3.6°C and water sits at 14.3°C, so this is thick wetsuit territory. When Gulf of Genoa low pressure passes through, expect short-period but punchy SW swell, with the best days seeing periods climb into the 7-9s range.
Average Spot conditions at Bogliasco in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bogliasco 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 Bogliasco for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bogliasco 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 Bogliasco.