Is January a good month to surf Nazaré?

Yes — January falls in Nazaré's main surf season (September–February).

How warm is the sea in Nazaré in January?

About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Nazaré in January?

Air temperature averages 12°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.

Surf Nazaré in January

Surfing Nazaré in January: in the main surf season, air around 12°C, sea around 15°C, 2.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

12°C

Sea temperature

15°C

Rain

2.7 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.6 m (9 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

4.1 m (13 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From WNW (293°)

What to wear: with the sea around 15°C in January, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Nazaré in January

Offshore of Nazaré, waves in January average 2.6 m (9 ft), above the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 4.1 m (13 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the WNW.

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 Nazaré's surf season

Nazaré's main surf season runs September–February. January is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Nazaré?: Yes — January falls in Nazaré's main surf season (September–February).
How warm is the sea in Nazaré in January?: About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Nazaré in January?: Air temperature averages 12°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.