Conditions at Tavira in January
January: Deep Winter's Finest Window
January is statistically the most consistent month for Tavira. The average wave period climbs to 8.1 seconds, the highest of the year, and 23% of all wind observations are from the ideal offshore quadrant - the best share of any month. The swell rose is loaded with WSW and W energy, 16.9% and 16.6% respectively, while SW adds another 9.8%. A meaningful part of that southwesterly energy pushes into the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) classes, giving the sandbars real push. NNW winds are the dominant quality-maker at 15.9%, and when they combine with NW and WNW flow the beach is clean and glassy. Average air temperature sits at 13.3°C with water still mild at 16.1°C, while daily precipitation of 1.87mm keeps the beaches empty between frontal passages. This is the time to be in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Tavira in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tavira 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 Tavira for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tavira 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 Tavira.