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Conditions at The Bluff in January
January: Summer Heat, Shorter-Period Southern Swell
January at The Bluff averages 4.6ft (1.4m) of swell with a period of 11s, putting it in the powerful long-period class but on the weaker side of the annual spectrum. The swell rose is dominated by SSW and SW directions at 50.7% and 42.6% respectively, while the ideal W through NNW window accounts for only a few percent. Most waves fall between 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6ft (1.5-2m), with a scattering of bigger SSW pulses. The wind story is less encouraging: S and SSW flow combine for over 67%, often at 20-40kph, and true offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind occurs just 11% of the time. With air temps averaging 29.7°C and water temp at 25.1°C, the summer vibe is strong, but surf quality is a morning-only game.
Average Spot conditions at The Bluff in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Bluff 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 The Bluff for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Bluff 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 The Bluff.