Conditions at Yport in January
January: Midwinter Power and Arctic Offshore Windows
January is statistically the heart of the surf season at Yport. The average swell height reaches 1.5m (5ft) and the mean period is 8.3s, which translates to punchy, rideable surf in the 1-2m range when the swell direction aligns. The wave rose is dominated by W (21.7%), WSW (19.0%) and SW (8.2%), but those are not ideal for a north-facing beach. The magic at Yport comes with the smaller N/NW/NNW wedges - under 10% of the wave energy but often the cleanest, most organised lines.
Wind is the limiting factor. SSW and SW winds are the most common winter directions, and they are offshore for Yport, but the ideal offshore wind still only blows 14% of the time. Strong frontal systems can whip the wind through S into W/NW, putting a textured, blown-out surface on the waves. Average air temperature is 6.0°C (43°F), precipitation runs 2.41 mm/day, and water temperature is a cold 8.1°C (46.6°F). A good 5/4mm hooded suit is essential. The best days are cold, bluebird sessions with a S/SW breeze and a 8-10s N/NW swell pulsing into the Channel.
Average Spot conditions at Yport in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yport 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 Yport for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yport 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 Yport.