Conditions at Killer Point in January
January: Prime North Atlantic Power
January is the heart of the Moroccan winter and one of the most consistent months at Killer Point. The average swell height is 2.2m (7.2ft) with an average period of 13.3s, placing it firmly in powerful, long-period territory. The swell window is beautifully aligned: NW delivers 32.5% of the waves, NNW 28.7%, and a further 9.3% comes from the WNW, with a handful of events from due W. Most energy sits in the 1.5-2.5m range, meaning solid, pumping surf rather than unsurfable monster days, though the biggest swells can jump well past 2.5m (8ft+).
On the wind side, the easterly offshore quadrant is a key player. ENE, E, ESE and SE directions combine for a healthy offshore share, supported by high pressure over the Atlas and Mediterranean, and the ideal wind window sits at 51% for the month. The persistent NNW flow still shows up 21.6% of the time, but it is often light enough to stay manageable. With air temperatures around 16.2°C, water at 17.2°C and moderate winter rain of 0.76mm/day, surfers should expect cool, occasionally stormy days that reward the patient crew with pristine, long-period waves.
Average Spot conditions at Killer Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Killer 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 Killer Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Killer 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 Killer Point.