Conditions at Lagos in January
January: Midwinter Muscle
January is deep winter in the Algarve. The North Atlantic fetch is running at full tilt, with average surf heights around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and average periods of 12.9s - firmly in the powerful long-period range. WNW and NW swells dominate the wave rose, but for Lagos the real magic lies in the WSW and SW pulses that swing into the southeast-facing bay and wrap cleanly along the sand. Offshore winds from N and NNW are common, yet only 33% of conditions are truly ideal - the rest of the time you are dealing with cross-shore or onshore breezes, often linked to passing weather fronts. Sea water sits at 16.0°C, air temperatures average 13.8°C, and around 1.96mm/day of rain keeps everyone honest. Pick the right windows and January delivers some of the most consistent and powerful surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Lagos in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagos 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 Lagos for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagos 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 Lagos.