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Conditions at Nestles in January
January: Clean Lines and Long-Period Groundswell
January opens the surf year in classic dry-season fashion. The average swell height is 0.7m (2.3ft) and the period sits at a powerful 12.2s, putting the energy in the long-period category that Nestles loves. Almost all of the swell arrives from the SSW (84%) and SW (16%), with a massive 92% of it sitting in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range. That is small, fun-sized and at times groveling, but the long period keeps the waves lined up and punchy. The wind is ideal 42% of the time, so offshore N to NE breezes still give plenty of clean windows. With air temperatures around 27°C, water at 28.5°C and only 0.93mm/day of rain, this is one of the most reliable months for quality, if not size.
Average Spot conditions at Nestles in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nestles 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 Nestles for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nestles 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 Nestles.