Conditions at Cabedelo de Viana in January
January: The Deep Winter Roar
January is statistically the high-water mark of the year at Cabedelo de Viana. The average swell height hits 2.7m (8.9ft) and the average wave period is a weighty 12.6s, putting the Atlantic in the powerful, long-period class. The swell rose is dominated by WNW and NW energy, with W and NNW contributing as well; true SSW-SW swell is a smaller but potentially excellent part of the mix. Because the beach faces southwest, the long-period nature of these swells is crucial - it allows the energy to wrap and bend into the bay with real shape. Wind is the great variable. The same storms bring onshore S-SSW flow, but offshore N-NNE winds occur often enough that 51 percent of the time conditions are ideal. Expect cold air near 10°C, water temperature around 13.2°C and frequent rain; this is winter surf at its heaviest and most serious.
Average Spot conditions at Cabedelo de Viana in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabedelo de Viana 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 Cabedelo de Viana for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabedelo de Viana 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 Cabedelo de Viana.