Conditions at Fishermans Point in January
January: Deep South Groundswell, but the Westerlies Bite
January is a tease at Fishermans Point. The average swell is a modest 3ft (0.9m) with a 10.7s period, and the data shows a complete dominance of S (63.7%) and SSW (35.1%) swell. The vast majority of waves sit in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with only a few 3-5ft (1-1.5m) pulses from the SSW sector. In theory, the 10.7s period gives the swell enough push to wrap around the Liberian headlands, but the wind story is poor: WSW (20.5%) and SW (21.4%) are the main players, both onshore for this WNW-facing beach. With only 14% ideal wind, clean surfing is rare. Warm 28.1°C water and dry conditions keep the weather pleasant, but the surface is mostly bumpy and the waves lack real size.
Average Spot conditions at Fishermans Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point.