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Conditions at Lawrencetown Beach in January
January: Midwinter Muscle and Offshore Windows
January is the heart of the Lawrencetown winter season. Average surf runs a solid 5-6ft (1.7m) with a punchy 8.7-second period - exactly the kind of powerful, rideable surf this south-facing beach loves. The swell compass is dominated by SSW (14.6%), SW (12.5%) and S (9.9%) directions, with the SSE also chipping in, meaning the majority of incoming energy is right in the optimal window. The wind picture is split: northwesterlies (NW 13.7%, WNW 14.9%) and NNW (12.0%) prevail behind passing cold fronts. When the flow settles into the true offshore N/NNE/NE/NNW directions - which happens 35% of the time - the beach cleans up beautifully. Air temps average -1.7°C (28.9°F), water is a bone-chilling 2.8°C (37°F), and snow squalls are possible. This is serious winter surfing; bring the thickest suit you own.
Average Spot conditions at Lawrencetown Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lawrencetown Beach 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 Lawrencetown Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lawrencetown Beach 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 Lawrencetown Beach.