Conditions at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou in January
January: Midwinter Powerhouse
January at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou is a true winter heavyweight. The average swell height of 7ft (2.1m) is tied for the largest of the year, and the average period of 13.2s puts every northwest groundswell into the powerful, long-period category. The directional signal is perfect for this NW-facing beach: northwest swells supply 37 percent of the energy, with north-northwest adding another 28 percent and west-northwest picking up the rest. Most of this energy arrives in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) bracket, so expect pumping, heavy, grinding peaks.
The wind story is equally important. Offshore flow from the southeast and south-southeast is the most common regime, and combined with E/ESE winds these offshore directions account for around 45 percent of observations; ideal conditions reach 52 percent. Air temperatures stay cool and pleasant at around 16.6°C, the water sits at 17.4°C, and precipitation is moderate. With solid swell, long periods and a genuine offshore bias, January is a prime time to be on this stretch of Moroccan coast.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou 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 Sidi Moussa d'Aglou for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou 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 Sidi Moussa d'Aglou.