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Conditions at Noosa Heads in January
January: Mid-Summer Slop With a Morning Window
January is peak summer at Noosa Heads, and the average wave height sits around 5ft (1.5m) with an average period of 8.3s. The swell rose is dominated by the E and ESE directions - they combine for over 60% of all readings - while the direct N/NNE/NE/ENE quadrant contributes a distant 19%. The wind story is less friendly: SE and ESE winds dominate, and the entire offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW sector accounts for only 7%. With the ideal-wind percentage at just 37%, clean sessions are the exception. Water at 26.1°C and air at 25.1°C feel tropical, but the surf is usually short-period windswell. Look for an early southerly change to iron out the surface and the points will still offer up a few fun, rippable waves.
Average Spot conditions at Noosa Heads in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Noosa Heads during January. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Noosa Heads for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Noosa Heads for January. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Noosa Heads.