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Conditions at Punta Chipehua in January
January: Tehuantepec Northers and the First Real Groundswell
January is alive with NNE/NE energy. Nearly half of the wave-direction distribution comes from the NNE/NE quadrant, with a 30% concentration of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) swell from the NNE alone. That is the source Punta Chipehua wants, even if the 10.1s average period keeps things a bit short-lined. The catch is wind: the N/NNE quadrant blows 62% of the time, and strong Tehuantepec gap events can turn the ocean into a lumpy mess. When a SW/W offshore wind appears, generally after the northerly relaxes, the NE swell grooms into clean, lined-up waves in the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range. Expect 26.4°C water and mostly dry, warm days.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Chipehua in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Chipehua 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 Punta Chipehua for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Chipehua 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 Punta Chipehua.