Conditions at Los Quebrantos in January
January: Midwinter Muscle from the Northwest
January is the apex of the surf calendar at Los Quebrantos. Average swell height sits at 1.7m (5.6ft) with a powerful 12.7s period, and 60% of the time winds are favourable. The wave rose is a love letter to this beach: NW swells alone account for 42.8% of all readings, with NNW adding 14.4%, WNW 15.8%, and N/NNE another 9.1%. Over half of the NW energy arrives in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, making for chunky, hollower peaks on the sandbars. On the wind side, the S/SSW/SW quadrant blows about 31% of the time, providing the offshore flow that holds the face open. Air temps average 8.5°C and water sits at 13.3°C, so suit up in a 4/3mm hooded and enjoy the best the North Atlantic has to offer.
Average Spot conditions at Los Quebrantos in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Quebrantos 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 Los Quebrantos for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Quebrantos 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 Los Quebrantos.