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Conditions at Stent Road in January
January: Mid-Summer Consistency
January is all about reliable, but not oversized, surf. The average swell sits at 1.6m (5.2ft) with a period of 11.4 seconds - squarely in that powerful long-period range. The swell rose is utterly dominated by WSW energy at 53.4%, which is ideal for Stent Road's west-northwest exposure. Most of that swell falls between 1m and 2m (3-6ft), with a nice 6.7% chunk reaching 2-2.5m (6-8ft). Winds, however, are a mixed bag. The ideal offshore flow (from ENE through SE) only shows up 17% of the time, with SE winds leading the charge at 8.3%. Meanwhile, onshore WNW and NW winds combine for over 16%, which can chop things up when they blow. Air temperatures average 17.6°C with water at a warm 18.9°C, making for pleasant summer sessions in boardshorts or a light spring suit. Precipitation is relatively low at 2.51 mm/day, so there are plenty of dry windows to score.
Average Spot conditions at Stent Road in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stent Road 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 Stent Road for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stent Road 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 Stent Road.