Is January a good time for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos. Waves 2.1 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
Plan your trip to Porto – MatosinhosEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 20 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Portugal in January →Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Porto – Matosinhos
- Penas Surf School 0.4 km
- SurfVentura - Escola de Surf 0.4 km
- Fsih Surf School 0.6 km
- Matosinhos 0.8 km
- Surfivor - Porto Surf Hostel 2.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos. Waves 2.1 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Porto – Matosinhos in January?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Porto – Matosinhos in January?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Porto – Matosinhos in January?
Around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 20 sunny and 14 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).
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