Conditions at Cantinho da Baia in January
January: The Deep Winter Pulse
January is the peak of winter at Cantinho da Baia. The average swell height hits 2.8m (9.2ft) with a 13.1-second period, firmly in the powerful, long-period range. The NW (18.4%) and WNW (15.2%) directions dominate the wave rose, while NNW adds another 8% - a combination that aligns cleanly with the beach's north-west exposure. Much of this energy arrives in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and there are occasional XXL days above 2.5m (8ft). Winds are variable, but the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE quadrant accounts for around 25% of the observations and, crucially, 34% of the time the wind is ideal for surfing. Water temperature holds at 14.4°C, air temps stay low with frequent frontal rain, so bring the full winter wetsuit and keep a sharp eye on the charts.
Average Spot conditions at Cantinho da Baia in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia.