Conditions at Bore in January
January: The North Atlantic in Full Winter Mode
January is the heart of winter in Norway and Bore feels the full force of the Atlantic. Average wave heights peak at 1.6m (5.2ft) with periods averaging 8.4s, producing consistent, punchy, head-high to overhead waves. The swell window is well-aimed at the spot: SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW directions combine for the vast majority of incoming energy, with WSW, W, WNW and NW alone delivering close to 47% of all swell. The problem is always the wind. Offshore flow from the ENE through E, ESE and SE is present a decent chunk of the time, but the ideal wind statistic sits at 13%. Repeated fronts bring strong NNW and SE winds; NNW is cross-shore at best, while SE is a proper offshore offshore. With air temps averaging 2.2°C, water temps a bone-chilling 6.1°C and precipitation at 6.47mm/day, this is heavy-duty winter surfing. Look for the cleaner windows in the wake of low pressure, when the sky clears, the wind swings into the east and the Atlantic is still pumping.
Average Spot conditions at Bore in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bore 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 Bore for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bore 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 Bore.