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Conditions at Polzeath in January
January: Deep Winter Power
January is peak season at Polzeath. The average surf height sits around 7ft (2.2m) with an average period of 12.1s, delivering solid, long-period groundswell generated by a relentless sequence of North Atlantic lows. The wave rose shows a huge concentration of W swell at 34% and WSW swell at 11%, with a further 9% from WNW, meaning the beach is constantly seeing optimal swell direction. Ideal offshore winds from the ENE through SE quadrant blow 23% of the time, often after a cold front clears and a ridge of high pressure builds in; those are the days Polzeath really fires. However, the same winter systems also produce frequent W and WNW winds, which are onshore at this beach and can chop up the surface. Water temperature sits at 9.7°C, air temperature averages 7.8°C and precipitation runs to 3.78mm/day, so expect cold, raw sessions and a thick wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Polzeath in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Polzeath 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 Polzeath for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Polzeath 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 Polzeath.