Conditions at Todos Santos in January
January: The Deep Winter Pulse
January is the gold standard at Todos Santos. Swell direction is overwhelmingly dominated by WNW (50.7%) and W (33.7%), with an average swell height of 1.7m (5.6ft) and a long-period 13.6s signature. The bulk of the energy sits in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, meaning powerful, grinding waves that hold up well on the sandbars. Ideal wind frequency hits 32 percent - the highest of the year - thanks to a greater share of light-to-moderate westerly breezes. NNW (21.2%) and NW (17.6%) winds are still around, but the best days come when the WNW/W offshore sectors take over. Air temps average 13.9°C, with a water temp of 14.9°C; it is cold, so wrap up and enjoy the winter pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Todos Santos in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Todos Santos 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 Todos Santos for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Todos Santos 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 Todos Santos.