Conditions at La Nord in January
January: The Heart of the North Atlantic
January is prime time at La Nord. The average swell pumps out a solid 6ft (1.8m) with a 13.0s period, placing this month firmly in the powerful, long-period groundswell category. The swell direction is dominated by WNW (43%) and NW (29%), with very little energy from outside the favorable west-northwest window. That means the west-facing sandbars see a constant diet of clean, organized lines. Ideal offshore wind conditions clock in at 36 percent, and when the morning easterly breeze cleans up the surface, the waves can be heavy, hollow and genuinely big. Air temperatures average only 7.0°C, precipitation runs at 3.40 mm/day, and water temperatures sit at a cold 12.4°C, so thick rubber, booties and hoods are non-negotiable. This is the season for charging, not groveling.
Average Spot conditions at La Nord in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Nord 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 La Nord for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Nord 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 La Nord.