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Conditions at Pambula Rivermouth in January
January: Summer NE Groundswell, Onshore Dilemma
The Tasman Sea trades work on overdrive in January, and Pambula Rivermouth feels the brunt. The wave rose pegs NE swell at 19.6% and ENE at 14.6% - the largest pocket of the year - with average surf riding around 5-6ft (1.7m). But the wind rose tells a different story: NNE winds blow 19.3% of the time and NE adds another 10.3%, both shoveling onshore chop right into the sandbar. Just 19% of the time offers ideal surf, usually when a weak front clears the coast and the SSW flow (13%) takes over. With the average period stuck at 8.1s, the handful of clean days are fun but not overly heavy. Water temps sit at 20C, so you'll be in boardshorts and a spring suit.
Average Spot conditions at Pambula Rivermouth in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pambula Rivermouth 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 Pambula Rivermouth for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pambula Rivermouth 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 Pambula Rivermouth.