Conditions at Achadas da Cruz in January
January: Peak Winter Roar
The North Atlantic is in full winter mode. Average swell heights push 2.6m (8.5ft) and periods average a deep 12.9s, making this one of the most consistent months of the year. The wave rose shows an extremely healthy distribution of long-period NNW (20.6%) and NW (17.7%) energy, with secondary WNW (6.5%) and W (1.7%) swell filling in from the open Atlantic. A large portion of observations sit in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) firing range, with a few over 2.5m (8ft+) days on the table. The catch? Wind direction can be fickle. While offshore easterly and southeasterly breezes blow 36% of the time, the dominant NE/NNE flow can add unwanted texture. On the best days, clean NW ground swell wraps into the beach with offshore winds and 18.7°C water - a solid 4/3mm wetsuit and a step-up board are your best friends.
Average Spot conditions at Achadas da Cruz in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz.