Conditions at Meron in January
January: Peak Winter Firepower
January is the heart of the surf season at Meron. The North Atlantic is in full storm mode, and the average swell height hits 6ft (1.8m) with a powerful 12.6s period. Swell direction is heavily weighted to the western side of the compass - NW delivers 43.1% of the total, with NNW and WNW adding another 26.9% - so the beach receives constant, well-organized groundswell. Wave heights concentrate between 3ft and 8ft (0.9-2.4m), meaning plenty of hollow, pitching waves for the surfer who knows the bank.
Wind is a big ally this month. Ideal offshore flow is present 59% of the time, and the onshore N/NNW wind component stays subdued at around 3-4%. With air temperatures averaging 9°C and water temperature at 13.2°C, it is hood-and-boot territory, but the quality of the swell more than pays for the discomfort. Precipitation averages 3.05mm/day, so chase the windows behind frontal passages when the wind swings offshore and Meron's line-up turns clean.
Average Spot conditions at Meron in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meron 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 Meron for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meron 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 Meron.