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Conditions at Huntington Beach in January
January: The North Pacific Settles Into the Pier
January is peak season for Huntington. Average swell height is 0.8m (2.5ft) with a 12.1s period, a powerful, long-period pulse that marches consistently out of the W (50%) and WSW (33%), with a solid SW (11%) component. That's a sweet combination for the southwest-facing exposure: the west energy lines up, and the more west-southwest swells pour straight into the pier. While most waves land in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, there are meaningful contributions of 1-1.5m (3-5ft) from W and WSW, and occasional 1.5-2m (5-6ft) sets. Wind is also on Huntington's side. Ideal offshore flow from N/NE/ENE occurs about half the time, with NE (18%) and ENE (9%) the leading players. Onshore SW/WSW flow is present only 25% of the time, usually light. Result: clean, lined-up surf, with the water at a cool 14.2°C (57.6°F) and air temps averaging 14.6°C (58.3°F). Bring a hood and a step-up.
Average Spot conditions at Huntington Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Huntington 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 Huntington Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Huntington 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 Huntington Beach.