Is January a good month to surf Sayulita?

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

How warm is the sea in Sayulita in January?

About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Sayulita in January?

Air temperature averages 24°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.

Surf Sayulita in January

Surfing Sayulita in January: outside the main surf season, air around 24°C, sea around 25°C, 0.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

24°C

Sea temperature

25°C

Rain

0.6 mm/day

Wind

13 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.0 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.3 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From WNW (293°)

What to wear: with the sea around 25°C in January, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Sayulita in January

Offshore of Sayulita, waves in January average 1.0 m (3 ft), above the year-round average of 1.0 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.3 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 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 Sayulita's surf season

Sayulita's main surf season runs May–October. January is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Sayulita?: January is outside Sayulita's main surf season (May–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Sayulita in January?: About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Sayulita in January?: Air temperature averages 24°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.