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Conditions at Colotepec in January
January: The Offshore Clarity Month
January brings clean, long-period surf to Colotepec. Average height is around 4ft (1.2m) with a 13.0s period, and the wind is ideal 58 percent of the time. The swell spectrum is dominated by SSW (33.4%), SW (17.0%) and S (14.0%), which is a direct hit for the SSW-facing beach. Most waves fall in the fun, rippable 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, with a few larger SSW pulses pushing into the 1.5-2m category. Dry-season winds from the N/NNE/NE/NNW quadrants keep surfaces smooth, and only 0.13 mm/day of rain falls. With air temps averaging 21.5C and water temperature at 27.5C, January is one of the most user-friendly months on the calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Colotepec in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Colotepec 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 Colotepec for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Colotepec 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 Colotepec.