Conditions at Larido in January
January: The North Atlantic's Winter Fury
January is the apex of the European surf season on this part of the Spanish coast. The average wave height is 1.8m (6ft) and the mean period stands at 12.9s, the highest of the year. Swell direction data shows a massive 31.5% of all waves arriving from the WNW, with another 18.2% from the W and 15.3% from the NW. These directions aren't the purest for Larido's WSW exposure, but they still wrap in well and produce strong, lined-up surf when the period is long. Over a third of all swells are in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The wind pattern is favourable: the NNE/NE offshore quadrant contributes about 23% of all readings combined, and the total variety of offshore winds keeps the ideal-surf statistic at 41%. Water temperatures are cold at 13.3°C and air temperatures average just 11.6°C with 5.41mm/day of rainfall - thick winter clothing is part of the formula. Onshore W/SW winds only occur about 17% of the time, so there is a real chance of firing, offshore breaks between Atlantic low-pressure systems.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.