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Conditions at Yzerfontein in January
January: Peak Summer Onshore Grind
January at Yzerfontein is a classic summer wind battle. The average swell sits at a generous 7ft (2.2m) with an 11.2s period, and the directional spread is well aligned for the spot: SSW (24%), SW (33%) and S (11%) combine with a touch of WSW (6%) to keep southwest groundswell in the water. The problem is the almost relentless summer pressure gradient. S wind blows 41% of the time, with another 14% from SSE and 18% from SSW, firing into the beach and shredding surfaces. Only 7% of time is ideal. Air temperatures near 20.1°C and water temperature at 15.6°C make it feel like summer, but expect bumpy, wind-affected conditions unless you nail a dawn or light-wind window.
Average Spot conditions at Yzerfontein in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein.