Is January a good month to surf Imsouane?

Yes — January falls in Imsouane's main surf season (September–April).

How warm is the sea in Imsouane in January?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Imsouane in January?

Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Imsouane in January

Surfing Imsouane in January: in the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 17°C, 0.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.8 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.1 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.2 m (10 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in January, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Imsouane in January

Offshore of Imsouane, waves in January average 2.1 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.2 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

January in the context of Imsouane's surf season

Imsouane's main surf season runs September–April. January is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Imsouane?: Yes — January falls in Imsouane's main surf season (September–April).
How warm is the sea in Imsouane in January?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Imsouane in January?: Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.