La Pedrera in January
January is a good month for surfing at La Pedrera (best: April–May, August).
Plan your trip to La PedreraEvery 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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 9 rainy days
La PedreraRocha, UruguayBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ PDP 93 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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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Ilha do MelBrazil · 1151 km away · water 29°C1.3 m waves2
Mar del PlataArgentina · 489 km away · water 21°C1.2 m waves3
Florianópolis – JoaquinaBrazil · 943 km away · water 27°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at La Pedrera?
January is a good month for surfing at La Pedrera (best: April–May, August). Waves 1.6 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at La Pedrera in January?
About 23°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at La Pedrera in January?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at La Pedrera in January?
Around 26°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Ilha do Mel (1.3 m waves), Mar del Plata (1.2 m waves) & Florianópolis – Joaquina (1.3 m waves).