Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in January
January: Peak Winter Muscle
January represents the zenith of the North Atlantic swell window at Vila Nova de Milfontes. The average swell height is a solid 8ft (2.4m) with a very powerful 13.1s period, which places most sessions in firing territory. Swell direction is strongly from the WNW and NW, with those two quadrants combining for nearly 48 percent of all observations, while the W and NNW directions add most of the remaining energy. Ideal wind is present 47 percent of the time, the second highest of the year, so there are genuine opportunities for clean, lined-up waves between frontal passages. With average air temperatures around 11°C, water temperature at 15.3°C and 1.85mm/day of precipitation, the atmosphere is active and cool. When a high pressure ridge builds after a storm, offshore flow and sunny skies can produce some truly memorable winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes.