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Conditions at Little Malibu in January
January: The Trade-Wind Machine
The New Year kicks off with Little Malibu averaging 5ft (1.5m) of swell and a 10-second interval, making it one of the most consistent months of the year. Nearly 80% of the incoming energy is stacked out of the NE and ENE quadrants, with NE at 32.9% and ENE at 25.5%, while the true SSW-W swells that this beach faces remain almost nonexistent. The trade-wind belt is in full force, and the offshore flow from ENE and E blows clean for a solid 64% of the month, keeping the faces smooth and rippable. With water at 26.5°C and air temperatures hovering around 25.8°C, you'll be surfing in shirtless comfort. Expect punchy, fun-sized peaks rather than heavy western groundswell, but the consistency and clean surface make January a reliable pick for a full day of riding.
Average Spot conditions at Little Malibu in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Little Malibu 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 Little Malibu for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Little Malibu 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 Little Malibu.