Conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in January
January: North Atlantic Heavyweights
January is peak winter at Sao Pedro de Moel. The average swell height sits at 2.4m (8ft) with a powerful 13.1-second period, meaning serious Atlantic energy finds the WNW-facing beach. Swell directions are dominated by WNW (24.8%) and NW (21.6%), with W (6.4%) and NNW (6.3%) adding more fuel. A full 60% of all waves come from the optimal W-NW quadrant, and most of those are in the 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) range, with a few XL days tipping over 2.5m (8ft+).
The wind is ideal 36% of the time, and for good reason. High pressure over Europe frequently sets up easterly flow, with E (5.5%), ESE (8.1%), SE (8.5%) and SSE (7.1%) combining for 29% of all wind observations - most of it light to moderate (0-20kph). That offshore flow turns the NW groundswell into clean, lined-up walls. But January is also a stormy month: NNW winds appear 12.5% of the time, occasionally strong, and rain is present (3.43 mm/day). Water temp is 14.0°C (57°F) and air averages 9.7°C (49°F) - cold but manageable with a good winter suit. When the wind goes offshore, this is world-class.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel.