Conditions at Odeceixe in January
January: Deep-Water Winter Grind
The North Atlantic is in full rage during January, and Odeceixe sits directly in the firing line. The average swell height is 2.5m (8.2ft) with an average period of 13.1s, placing the majority of surf in the powerful long-period category. Swell direction is heavily loaded in the NW (26%) and WNW (19%) quadrants, with plenty of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) groundswell moving through the beach's west-northwest window.
Wind is a double-edged sword in January. NNW winds are common at 14.5%, but the eastern quadrant still delivers offshore flow often enough to produce 45% ideal wind statistics, making it one of the most consistent months of the year. Air temperatures average 11.1°C, the sea sits at 15.5°C, and precipitation runs 1.85mm/day. When the wind aligns, you get heavy, heaving NW swell with clean faces - proper winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at Odeceixe in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe.