Is January a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

January is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in January?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in January?

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in January

Surfing Puerto Escondido in January: outside the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 28°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.4 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in January, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in January

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in January average 1.1 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.4 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.

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 Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. January is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?: January is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in January?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in January?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.