Conditions at Aviones in January
January: The Mid-Winter Trade Grind
The North Atlantic storm track is active, but Aviones is left chasing scraps of E/ESE trade windsea. Average swell height sits at 0.9m (3ft) with a short 6.2s period, and the swell distribution is dominated by easterly angles: E contributes 49.5 percent and ESE another 39.5 percent, almost all in the 0.5-1m range. This is classic groveling surf, fun on the right board but far from the powerful N/NW groundswell this north-facing setup wants.
Winds are the weak point. E winds blow 37.4 percent of the time and ENE adds 21.2 percent, creating persistent cross-shore texture. The truly offshore S/SW flow is rare, with ideal surf wind only 28 percent of the month. Air temperatures around 24.9°C and water at 26.6°C keep it pleasant, but the wave quality suffers from short-period chop. Look for light mornings and low tide to find the cleanest, punchy peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Aviones in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aviones 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 Aviones for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aviones 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 Aviones.