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Conditions at Punta Roca in January
January: Dry Season Perfection
January is Punta Roca's annual insurance policy. The North Atlantic subtropical high is strong, and the resulting trade winds blow from the N/NNE/NE/ENE quadrant almost 77% of the time, giving the southwest-facing point clean offshore flow. The wave window is dominated by long-period SSW swell: 91% of all wave observations come from the SSW, with the overwhelming majority sitting in the fun-sized 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) pocket. Average wave height checks in at 0.7m and the average period is a healthy 12.3 seconds, so the lines have legitimate power despite their modest size. With only 0.88 mm/day of rain and a water temperature of 28.4°C, sessions are marked by glassy mornings, groomed shoulders and high consistency. This is as good as it gets for the average surfer at Punta Roca.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca.