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Conditions at Zipolite in January
January: Southern Pulse Below the Surface
The New Year opens Zipolite's low season in earnest. Average surf heights sit near 1.2m (4ft) and average periods at 11.9s, still in the long-period range but lacking the raw power of late spring. The swell spectrum is the most mixed of the year: SSW is the leading source at 27%, with S/SW adding another 27%, but ENE and E swells combine for over 22% and don't refract efficiently into this south-facing pocket. Winds are predominantly light from the north/northwest, with NNW the single most frequent direction, and ideal offshore conditions occur 59% of the time. With dry weather, air temps around 27°C and water temps at 27°C, the sessions are warm and often glassy, but expect to work for the cleanest set waves.
Average Spot conditions at Zipolite in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zipolite 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 Zipolite for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zipolite 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 Zipolite.