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Conditions at Salina Cruz in January
January: Big NNW Swell Meets Tehuano Energy
The new year opens with the largest average swell heights of the season at 1.8m (6ft), but also one of the shortest average periods at 8.9s, putting it in the punchy, wind-affected range. The waverose is dominated by NNW swell at 37.3%, with a secondary SSW component near 17.5% and S swell at 12.1%. The S/SSW groundswell is what tends to bring the better quality, while the NNW energy is often more wind-driven and lumpy. The wind story is dominated by Tehuano outflow: NNW winds blow 47.4% of the time, with north components adding another 20%, and ideal surfing conditions occur only 34% of the time. When the northerly wind eases and the offshore flow takes over, the S/SSW swell can still produce clean, hollow walls. Water temperature sits at 26.1°C, air temperatures average 24.4°C, and rainfall is minimal at 0.12mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Salina Cruz in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz.