Carcavelos in January
January is one of the best months for surfing at Carcavelos.
Plan your trip to CarcavelosEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 12 rainy days
CarcavelosLisbon District (Cascais), PortugalBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAT 6 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 1183 km away · water 20°C2.3 m waves2
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 1193 km away · water 20°C2.3 m waves3
TaghazoutMorocco · 905 km away · water 18°C2.5 m waves4Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · 905 km away · water 18°C2.5 m waves5
ImsouaneMorocco · 873 km away · water 17°C2.6 m waves6
EssaouiraMorocco · 799 km away · water 17°C2.5 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Carcavelos
- Angels Surf School 0.7 km
- Caparica Evolution Surf School 8.3 km
- byseacle Lisbon Bike Surf Camp 1.4 km
- Carcavelos Surf - House 1.6 km
- Pure Surfcamp Caparica 8.7 km
- Caparica Surf Villa 9.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Carcavelos?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Carcavelos. Waves 2.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Carcavelos in January?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Carcavelos in January?
About 2.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Carcavelos in January?
Around 15°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (2.3 m waves), Fuerteventura – El Cotillo (2.3 m waves) & Taghazout (2.5 m waves).