Conditions at Sidi Kaouki in January
January: Midwinter Muscle
January is the apex of Sidi Kaouki's surf season, with the North Atlantic firing on all cylinders. Average swell height sits at 2.3m (7.5ft) and the average period stretches to a powerful 13.2s, with the swell rose dominated by NNW (31.5%) and NW (26.2%) directions. These long-period groundswells are generated by intense winter storms along the Gulf Stream both, and they wrap nicely into this west-facing corner. The wind is ideal 52% of the time, with offshore flow from the NE (22.0%), ENE (9.7%), E (6.6%), and ESE (6.2%) keeping the faces clean. Water temperatures hover at 16.9°C (62°F) while air temps average 15.8°C (60°F) with some rain (1.02 mm/day). When a strong negative-NAO pattern locks in, expect pumping, heavy lines in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) range that will have you reaching for a step-up.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Kaouki in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Kaouki 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 Sidi Kaouki for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Kaouki 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 Sidi Kaouki.