Punta Hermosa in January
January is a good month for surfing at Punta Hermosa (best: May–September).
Plan your trip to Punta HermosaEvery 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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 3 rainy days
Punta HermosaLima, PeruIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 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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MontañitaEcuador · 1246 km away · water 26°C1.3 m waves2
MáncoraPeru · 1026 km away · water 23°C1.6 m waves3
LobitosPeru · 1004 km away · water 22°C1.5 m waves4
ChicamaPeru · 589 km away · water 19°C1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Punta Hermosa
- Chino Surf House 0.4 km
- Punta Hermosa Surf Hostel 1.2 km
- El Quilla Surf Hostel 1.2 km
- Luisfer Surf Camp 1.5 km
- Surfari - Punta Rocas 3.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Punta Hermosa?
January is a good month for surfing at Punta Hermosa (best: May–September). Waves 1.5 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Punta Hermosa in January?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Punta Hermosa in January?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Punta Hermosa in January?
Around 24°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 3 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.3 m waves), Máncora (1.6 m waves) & Lobitos (1.5 m waves).