Conditions at Laredo in January
January: Winter Groundswell at Full Roar
January is the heart of winter at Laredo. Average swells sit around 2.0m (6-7ft) with a commanding 12.9s period, meaning the Bay of Biscay is regularly pulsing with powerful, long-period groundswell. The wave rose shows a heavy concentration of WNW, NW and NNW energy, with NW alone accounting for the largest single share. True N-NE swell is less frequent, so most rideable waves are those wrapping into the NE-facing beach from a slightly angled north/northwest direction. Winds are offshore from the S-SSW quadrant 50% of the time, which is a healthy number for the north coast of Spain in winter; when it aligns, Laredo turns glassy and well-ordered. Air temperatures hover around 9.9C and water temperatures at 13.1C, so bring the 4/3 hooded suit. Occasional frontal passages deliver the best mix: fresh groundswell, moderate S/SW flow and rain clearing to clean lines.
Average Spot conditions at Laredo in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laredo 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 Laredo for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laredo 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 Laredo.