Is January a good month to surf Sagres?

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

How warm is the sea in Sagres in January?

About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Sagres in January?

Air temperature averages 14°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Sagres in January

Surfing Sagres in January: outside the main surf season, air around 14°C, sea around 16°C, 1.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

14°C

Sea temperature

16°C

Rain

1.8 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.2 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.4 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 16°C in January, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Sagres in January

Offshore of Sagres, waves in January average 2.2 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.4 m (11 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 Sagres's surf season

Sagres's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. January is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Sagres?: January is outside Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Sagres in January?: About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Sagres in January?: Air temperature averages 14°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.