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Conditions at Broadway Beach in January
January: Midwinter Mix of NW Windswell and South Swell
January is cold, active, and often blown out, but far from completely flat. The average surf height is 2.3ft (0.7m) with a short, windswell-dominated period of 6.2s. The optimal SE/SSE/S/SSW swell window accounts for about 32% of observations, while WNW, NW, and NNW windswell combine for the largest single block. Winds are dominated by NW, NNW, and WNW flow, giving this south-facing beach plenty of offshore and side-shore windows, but the ideal wind figure sits at just 7%. Most waves stay in the 0-3ft (0-0.9m) range, and the short period keeps things choppy. You will need patience and a thick hooded suit if you want to score the occasional clean, waist-high peak during a lull in the winter gales.
Average Spot conditions at Broadway Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Broadway Beach 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 Broadway Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Broadway Beach 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 Broadway Beach.