Conditions at Cadiz in January
January: Peak Winter Groundswell
January is prime time at Cadiz. The average swell clocks in at 5ft (1.5m) with a powerful 11.6-second period, putting most waves squarely in the rideable-to-firing category. The wave rose shows a dominant WNW direction at 39.6 per cent, with W adding 16.3 per cent and NW another 10.7 per cent - together they make this west-facing stretch feel truly alive. These are proper North Atlantic groundswells, often generated by strong extratropical storms west of Ireland, and on the best pulses you can find 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) peaks on the sandbars.
Wind is the wildcard. NNW and NNE winds combine for the most frequent surface flow, but the key to good surf is the offshore east-southeast quadrant. January still delivers an ideal wind window around 40 per cent of the time, the highest of the winter, which can turn a stormy west-northwest swell into a clean, hollow session. With water temperature 15.2°C, air around 12.6°C and 2.30mm/day of rain, expect classic Iberian winter conditions - a full wetsuit and plenty of low-pressure energy.
Average Spot conditions at Cadiz in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cadiz 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 Cadiz for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cadiz 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 Cadiz.